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S183 XAG

1999 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,178 mi
Last recorded148,178 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Prado133,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 XAG
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

ball joint dust cover deteriorating

chassis corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 146,685 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f shocker damp

Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 141,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 141,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,185 miles

front brake pads look low, osr fog light dim

Pass 17 Apr 2014 130,319 miles

headlamps on min limit

n/s/r tyre has a nail

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2013 125,606 miles

fuel lines corroded not to excess

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Jan 2013 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines corroded not to excess

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,429 miles

fuel tank wet with fuel, front discs scored slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2011 111,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

fuel tank wet with fuel, front discs scored slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 111,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs slight wear

stearing rack damp

under side of vehical corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,695 miles

rear row seats not fitted at test

Fail 14 Apr 2010 102,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear row seats not fitted at test

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

foot brake travil high

Fail 10 Feb 2009 93,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

foot brake travel near limit

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,392 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges+

some front brake judder

Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges+

some front brake judder

Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 73,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 64,924 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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S183 XAG is a 1999 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 133,226 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 S183 XAG, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Prado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S183 XAG is a 1999 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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