1997 Toyota Prado 3.0L Diesel · P246 AKG
1997 Toyota Prado (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 237,322 km. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRADO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- 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
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 237,322 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 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.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Prado (P246 AKG) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
P246 AKG Odometer History
- 24/03/2006104,890 mi
- 29/03/2007118,387 km
- 31/03/2008128,306 mi
- 10/04/2008128,306 mi
- 20/04/2009138,491 km
- 14/05/2010147,425 mi
- 22/09/2011155,036 km
- 18/09/2012156,310 mi
- 18/09/2013159,654 mi+3,344 mi
- 08/09/2014164,131 mi+4,477 mi
- 11/09/2015166,158 mi+2,027 mi
- 05/10/2016166,965 km
- 12/10/2017172,199 km+5,234 km
- 25/09/2018177,144 km+4,945 km
- 10/10/2019181,152 km+4,008 km
- 16/10/2020185,231 km+4,079 km
- 06/12/2021221,438 km+36,207 km
- 27/09/2023228,004 km+6,566 km
- 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
- 16/09/2026237,322 km
- 16/09/2026237,322 km
Average of roughly 6,466 km per year across 25 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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