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P126 NLA

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,134 mi
Last recorded135,134 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 135,134 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

sump corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

sump corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,922 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Centre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Centre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,521 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroding

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre treads cracked & perished with age

slight movement in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,795 miles

both front tyres balding on inner edges early replacment required

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

marks to windscreen

slight movement in o/s/r drop link

slight rattle from n/s/f

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,739 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 106,702 miles

emissions readings on limits

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,656 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Feb 2013 102,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,677 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 17 Mar 2012 98,677 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,812 miles

BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT SOON

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate damaged

light underbody surface corrosion

minor marks to windscreen

noise from o/s/r handbrake shoes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,706 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,215 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,444 miles

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

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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P126 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P126 NLA, 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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P126 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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