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257 CLT

1997 Toyota Camry

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 CLT
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,043 miles

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2007 79,043 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,869 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 71,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 68,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 68,665 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Camry?

Based on 91,186 MOT tests across 12,788 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,789
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
12,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,605
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,783
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,058
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,989
position lamp(s) not working 1,709
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257 CLT is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,290 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 Camry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 257 CLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Camry typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 257 CLT registered?

257 CLT is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 257 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 257 CLT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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