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G438 VVX

1989 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,879 mi
Last recorded124,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Toyota Camry101,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 124,879 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

corrosion to all wheel arch areas

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

excessive corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor areas

n/s/f side light unit len broken

Fail 11 Jun 2013 123,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to all wheel arch areas

damage to n/s/f of vehicle

excessive corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor areas

n/s/f side light unit len broken

Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,549 miles

all wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

excessive corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor areas

repair to n/s door mirror

Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

all wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

excessive corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r boot floor areas

repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,207 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to nearside wheelarch

corrosion to offside wheelarch

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jun 2011 116,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to nearside wheelarch

corrosion to offside wheelarch

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jul 2010 115,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 115,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 114,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 114,245 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 107,521 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 107,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,639 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G438 VVX is a 1989 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G438 VVX, 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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What year was G438 VVX registered?

G438 VVX is a 1989 Toyota Camry, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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