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P117 PKJ

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 121,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 121,421 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 112,533 miles

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

drivers seat buckel

front pads getting low

small cut to near side front inner side wall tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2008 112,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

drivers seat buckel

front pads getting low

small cut to near side front inner side wall tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 49,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P117 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P117 PKJ, 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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P117 PKJ is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P117 PKJ safe to buy?

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