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P151 MVU

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 145,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe broken from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm , rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 142,482 miles

Both front brake disc shields corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 142,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake disc shields corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,713 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension and braking components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake shields corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 141,713 miles

Front brake shields corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension and braking components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 139,596 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake shields corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,577 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 138,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 134,306 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2020 134,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 134,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 134,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet hinges stiff when opening

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,448 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 11 Jul 2016 119,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,292 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,851 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 113,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,663 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,170 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 107,158 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 104,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 96,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 88,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 88,776 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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P151 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P151 MVU, 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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P151 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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