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A2 RVW

1997 Toyota Camry

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RVW
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 161,218 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 161,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front wiper blade starting split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 135,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,105 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 102,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 86,190 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 rear tyres treads on inner edges slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,808 miles

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

osr tyre slightly going out of shape ;

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,808 miles

osr tyre slightly going out of shape ;

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,163 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,163 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,859 miles

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

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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A2 RVW is a 1997 Toyota Camry in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A2 RVW, 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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A2 RVW is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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