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E56 BFJ

1988 Toyota Camry

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,400 mi
Last recorded190,400 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Camry105,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 BFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 190,400 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

much rust throughout structure

slight marking in screen

Fail 24 Feb 2012 190,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

much rust throughout structure

slight marking in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2011 188,968 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak at engine area

Pass 22 Feb 2010 187,532 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Not alot of handbrake reserve travel left.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Feb 2009 186,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 185,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 183,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 183,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 182,033 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 182,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres sidewalls perished

scratch on windscreen

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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E56 BFJ is a 1988 Toyota Camry in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 105,777 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 E56 BFJ, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Camry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E56 BFJ is a 1988 Toyota Camry, first registered on 28 March 1988.

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