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P130 JJU

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

254,693 mi
Last recorded254,693 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 JJU
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2016 254,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Centre exhaust severely corroded at rear joint

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer segment of disc backplate missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust severely corroded at joint

steel fuel filler neck/pipes severely corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 247,863 miles

complete exhaust system in poor condition

drivers door top hinge worn and check strap inop (dent in o/s/f wing)

front coil springs very badly corroded

front tyres on 4mm and edges wearing smooth

n/s/r brake disc corroded

oil leak onto exhaust front pipe

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 247,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

complete exhaust system in poor condition

drivers door top hinge worn and check strap inop (dent in o/s/f wing)

front coil springs very badly corroded

front tyres on 4mm and edges wearing smooth

n/s/r brake disc corroded

oil leak onto exhaust front pipe

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 240,470 miles

coil springs very badly corroded all round especially fronts

discs worn all round

exhaust system badly corroded especially tailbox joint

Fail 4 Feb 2014 240,470 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil springs very badly corroded all round especially fronts

discs worn all round

exhaust system badly corroded especially tailbox joint

Pass 7 Feb 2013 236,754 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 236,684 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 232,477 miles

exhaust badly corroded especially on tailbox joint

front and rear coil springs badly corroded

lots of oil on underside of engine and gearbox some on exhaust front pipe

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 232,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust badly corroded especially on tailbox joint

front and rear coil springs badly corroded

lots of oil on underside of engine and gearbox some on exhaust front pipe

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 225,934 miles

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)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2011 225,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 221,441 miles

play/wear in both rear anti-roll bar d bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2009 213,177 miles

front coil springs badly corroded

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and 2mm on edges

rear coil springs in poor condition

slight blow from front pipe flexy joint

Pass 7 Feb 2008 201,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 201,316 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 187,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 187,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 173,577 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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P130 JJU is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P130 JJU, 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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P130 JJU is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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