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P897 KMS

2004 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prado151,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 KMS
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 165,180 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Body mounting repairs covered in underseal. Front and rear

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All body mounts rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 155,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 155,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 151,684 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 151,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 147,928 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 147,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,242 miles

fuel pipes slights corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 132,989 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 132,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 128,773 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 98,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 81,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,054 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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P897 KMS is a 2004 Toyota Prado in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 151,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 KMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P897 KMS is a 2004 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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