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C17 MRY

1997 Toyota Camry

White Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,307 mi
Last recorded86,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MRY
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 84,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 81,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Broken wires on o/s rear boot hinge (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,404 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,815 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,441 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,169 miles

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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C17 MRY is a 1997 Toyota Camry in White with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C17 MRY, 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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What year was C17 MRY registered?

C17 MRY is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is C17 MRY safe to buy?

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