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V408 OBA

2005 Toyota Prado

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,556 mi
Last recorded103,556 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prado124,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 OBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,547 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,731 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 77,719 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,442 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,015 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,949 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,298 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 60,298 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,236 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mount bush

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,835 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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V408 OBA is a 2005 Toyota Prado in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 124,003 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 V408 OBA, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V408 OBA registered?

V408 OBA is a 2005 Toyota Prado, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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