1997 Toyota Prado 3.0L Diesel · P246 AKG
1997 Toyota Prado (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 237,322 km. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 237,322 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P246 AKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 237,322 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P246 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Prado (P246 AKG) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
P246 AKG Odometer History
- 27/09/2023228,004 km
- 12/09/2024235,538 km+7,534 km
- 18/09/2024235,577 km+39 km
- 01/10/2025237,322 km+1,745 km
- 01/10/2025237,322 km
Average of roughly 4,630 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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