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S438 HGX

1998 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

181,899 mi
Last recorded181,899 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Prado116,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 HGX
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 181,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 157,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,756 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,196 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion front to back

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 108,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 94,484 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 91,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 86,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 82,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 73,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 68,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 63,708 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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S438 HGX is a 1998 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 S438 HGX, 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 S438 HGX registered?

S438 HGX is a 1998 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S438 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 HGX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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