MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?
Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R297 JAR is a 1998 Toyota Prado in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1998 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 116,488 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 R297 JAR, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Prado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R297 JAR registered?
R297 JAR is a 1998 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R297 JAR safe to buy?
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