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G301 VDL

1989 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,621 mi
Last recorded104,621 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Camry101,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 VDL
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 103,694 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,379 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,472 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,848 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,169 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

radiator cooling fins breaking up

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

radiator cooling fins breaking up

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,909 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,058 miles

Exhaust middle and back corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2011 72,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust middle and back corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,811 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,711 miles

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

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

battery clamp incomplete

both rear tyres close to limit and perished

Fail 9 Mar 2006 38,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,687 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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G301 VDL is a 1989 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 101,714 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 G301 VDL, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Camry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G301 VDL is a 1989 Toyota Camry, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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