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G38 YPU

1989 Toyota Camry

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Camry101,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 YPU
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 138,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 138,341 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed too high and engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 138,109 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,204 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floorpan distorted and filled (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,782 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 101,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,656 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,909 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 87,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 87,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,761 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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G38 YPU is a 1989 Toyota Camry in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 G38 YPU, 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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G38 YPU is a 1989 Toyota Camry, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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