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R176 KAR

2001 Toyota Prado

Blue Lpg 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,840 mi
Last recorded156,840 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prado122,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 156,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 153,393 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 144,567 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 144,567 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 135,236 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 127,987 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded To rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 127,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake compensator to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,997 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,229 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2015 106,229 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,939 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement on steering rack mounts

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,939 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement on steering rack mounts

Pass 7 May 2013 93,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,333 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 86,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 78,125 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,738 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,959 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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R176 KAR is a 2001 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,982cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 122,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R176 KAR, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R176 KAR is a 2001 Toyota Prado, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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