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N987 PYP

2005 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

350,843 mi
Last recorded350,843 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prado124,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 PYP
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 350,843 miles

Centre fuel lines corroding

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front lens broken

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 350,843 miles

Centre fuel lines corroding

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front lens broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 331,049 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 331,049 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 315,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 296,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2011 276,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 276,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2010 256,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

temp repair to front light

Fail 7 May 2010 256,526 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 224,248 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 224,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2007 189,446 miles

Refer to previous advisury (test 361582227134)

Fail 2 May 2007 189,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

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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N987 PYP is a 2005 Toyota Prado in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N987 PYP, 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 N987 PYP registered?

N987 PYP is a 2005 Toyota Prado, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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