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G97 OBA

1989 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Toyota Camry101,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 OBA
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2013 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,777 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 41,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,641 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 35,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,295 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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G97 OBA is a 1989 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G97 OBA, 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 G97 OBA registered?

G97 OBA is a 1989 Toyota Camry, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G97 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 OBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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