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K490 PGN

1998 Toyota Camry

Grey Diesel 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,805 mi
Last recorded159,805 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Camry101,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 PGN
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 159,805 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 158,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside 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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K490 PGN is a 1998 Toyota Camry in Grey with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K490 PGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K490 PGN?

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What year was K490 PGN registered?

K490 PGN is a 1998 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K490 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K490 PGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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