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R651 ADP

1997 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,214 mi
Last recorded210,214 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Prado152,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 ADP
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 210,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 193,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 15 Dec 2015 193,353 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear to be worn low. can not see them fully

rear roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 175,043 miles

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

nearside front brake hose deteriorated.

rear axle upper tie bar bushes deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 175,043 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front brake hose deteriorated.

rear axle upper tie bar bushes deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 164,587 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front lower ball joint grease gaitors heavily perished and in poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

slight play in both lower ball joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 164,574 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front lower ball joint grease gaitors heavily perished and in poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

slight play in both lower ball joints

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 148,495 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 131,866 miles

spare wheel out of shape,steering wheel off centre.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 131,866 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,788 miles

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,952 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just passed

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,909 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 84,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,618 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 56,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R651 ADP is a 1997 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 152,398 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 R651 ADP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Prado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R651 ADP registered?

R651 ADP is a 1997 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R651 ADP safe to buy?

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