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R394 FRW

1998 Toyota Prado

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,655 mi
Last recorded129,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Prado116,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 FRW
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 129,655 miles

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

brakepipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,655 miles

brakepipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Dec 2013 123,701 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,130 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 113,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,220 miles

play in o/s steering rack bush

Fail 16 Mar 2009 94,220 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

play in o/s steering rack bush

Fail 10 Mar 2009 94,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in o/s steering rack bush

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,539 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,539 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,589 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,648 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 65,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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R394 FRW is a 1998 Toyota Prado in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R394 FRW, 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 R394 FRW registered?

R394 FRW is a 1998 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R394 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 FRW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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