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A18 EDO

1997 Toyota Camry

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,837 mi
Last recorded162,837 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EDO
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 162,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 162,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 150,250 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 150,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 139,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 139,180 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 134,463 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 134,461 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 14 Nov 2008 129,930 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 129,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 124,343 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 124,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 120,771 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 120,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link †

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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A18 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A18 EDO, 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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A18 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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