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G493 VVX

1989 Toyota Camry

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Toyota Camry101,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 116,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,406 miles

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

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Fail 26 Jun 2025 115,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn END BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn END BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,603 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT POWER LEAK

Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,458 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 105,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,071 miles

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

offside and nearside rear inner and outer bodies corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,875 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front pads getting low

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,875 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,826 miles

both front track control arm bushes poor

both rear tyres poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,488 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks.....................

Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leaks......................

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,834 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks......................

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,463 miles

Oil leak

chip on front windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,840 miles

chip in windscreen.

oil leak..

rear antiroll bushes worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,636 miles

front tyres lightly worn...

oil leak from engine..

small chip in screen..

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,301 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

tyres perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,301 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,750 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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G493 VVX is a 1989 Toyota Camry in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G493 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 G493 VVX registered?

G493 VVX is a 1989 Toyota Camry, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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