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H917 BGN

1998 Toyota Camry

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

198,160 mi
Last recorded198,160 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Camry101,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 BGN
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 198,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front number plate cracked.

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 197,963 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 197,963 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 195,604 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. front number plate cracked.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 195,604 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 192,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 192,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 189,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 189,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 185,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 181,465 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 181,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 176,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 176,129 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 171,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 164,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 164,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 157,165 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked. offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 157,165 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked. offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 151,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 151,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 146,865 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 139,131 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate cracked.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 139,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2007 130,825 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 130,781 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked.

offside front and both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 125,851 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLEY FADED;REAR SHOCKS SLIGHTLEY WEAK,EXHAUST SLIGHTLEY RUSTEY.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2005 116,521 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 116,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H917 BGN is a 1998 Toyota Camry in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 101,842 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 H917 BGN, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H917 BGN is a 1998 Toyota Camry, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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