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R381 GJL

2008 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,502 mi
Last recorded171,502 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prado156,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 GJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 171,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 171,502 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 169,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 165,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 165,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 160,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 160,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 153,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 146,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 137,429 miles

play in steering rack joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 118,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,871 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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R381 GJL is a 2008 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 156,775 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 R381 GJL, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R381 GJL registered?

R381 GJL is a 2008 Toyota Prado, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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