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P121 SPP

1997 Toyota Camry

Purple Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,908 mi
Last recorded148,908 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 SPP
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 148,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills covered

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 10 Mar 2011 148,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills covered

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 143,854 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to front bumper

Pass 9 Mar 2009 139,205 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

damage to front bumper

front brake discs wear/corrosion

rear brake discs wear/corrosion

slight warp front brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2008 134,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to front bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2007 127,740 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 122,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

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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P121 SPP is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Purple with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P121 SPP, 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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P121 SPP is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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