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S236 HCG

1998 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Prado116,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 HCG
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower arms, front bushes deteriated with slight movement

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,189 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower arms, front bushes deteriated with slight movement

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs slightly scored

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,503 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 52,434 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 48,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 40,161 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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S236 HCG is a 1998 Toyota Prado in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S236 HCG, 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 S236 HCG registered?

S236 HCG is a 1998 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S236 HCG safe to buy?

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