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A12 JRR

1997 Toyota Camry

Red Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,001 mi
Last recorded132,001 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JRR
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 132,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components are heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,621 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,454 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,628 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 125,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 119,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on their inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,755 miles

Both rear brake discs are scored on their inner faces

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,446 miles

Nearside wiper blade is partly split

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,943 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre is becoming perished and cracked

Offside wiper blade is split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake disc is pitted on its inner face

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,099 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 75,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

intermitent fault reverse light

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,060 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 68,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,116 miles

both front wiper blades are partly split.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,888 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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A12 JRR is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Red with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A12 JRR, 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.

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A12 JRR is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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