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J708 OVS

1996 Toyota Camry

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,600 mi
Last recorded182,600 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Camry108,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ708 OVS
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2010 182,600 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in offside front side light lens

Pass 26 Mar 2010 182,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in offside front side light lens

Pass 3 Apr 2009 180,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 180,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2008 176,937 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 176,936 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole nearside front sde light

nearside wiper spliting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 173,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 173,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 168,685 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 168,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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J708 OVS is a 1996 Toyota Camry in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 108,633 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 J708 OVS, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J708 OVS registered?

J708 OVS is a 1996 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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