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R852 CAU

1997 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Prado152,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 CAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 120,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 100,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 82,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R852 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Prado in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R852 CAU, 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 R852 CAU registered?

R852 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R852 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 CAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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