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N285 PPM

1996 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,338 mi
Last recorded179,338 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Camry108,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 PPM
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 179,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 177,215 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 177,215 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 168,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 153,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 140,130 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 140,124 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 126,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 126,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 122,626 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 122,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 85,115 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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N285 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N285 PPM, 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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N285 PPM is a 1996 Toyota Camry, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N285 PPM safe to buy?

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