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R179 NUF

2005 Toyota Prado

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

248,233 mi
Last recorded248,233 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prado124,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 248,233 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 243,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 239,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 235,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 231,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension component slight corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly crack

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer wall slight crack on tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2018 231,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension component slight corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly crack

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer wall slight crack on tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2017 228,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 226,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 226,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to access rear seat belts

Pass 18 Aug 2012 220,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 217,898 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar rubbers perrishing

both rear shock absorber rubbers starting to perrish

near side front tyre wearing on inner edgge

Pass 14 Aug 2010 209,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 164,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 164,019 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 113,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 113,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,194 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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R179 NUF is a 2005 Toyota Prado in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 124,003 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 R179 NUF, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R179 NUF registered?

R179 NUF is a 2005 Toyota Prado, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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