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J17 VRD

1997 Toyota Camry

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,680 mi
Last recorded140,680 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VRD
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,680 miles

Front slightly oil leak

Nearside Front anti roll ball link worn

Fail 28 Mar 2015 133,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 133,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,221 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,582 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 112,582 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 106,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 100,593 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2007 97,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 87,827 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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J17 VRD is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,290 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 J17 VRD, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J17 VRD registered?

J17 VRD is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J17 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 VRD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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