MOT Status
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181,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?
Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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