1996 Toyota Prado 3.0L Diesel · N230 BRC
1996 Toyota Prado (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 150,930 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N230 BRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 150,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N230 BRC 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 1996 Toyota Prado (N230 BRC) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BUSH WORN (2.”; “Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement AND O/S/REAR (1.1.15 (e))”.
N230 BRC Mileage History
- 09/02/2023141,865 mi
- 01/02/2024144,174 mi+2,309 mi
- 17/01/2025146,927 mi+2,753 mi
- 28/01/2025146,981 mi+54 mi
- 06/02/2026150,930 mi+3,949 mi
Average of roughly 3,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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