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P152 BSB

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,361 mi
Last recorded153,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 BSB
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 153,361 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to fully inspct belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 153,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, unable to fully inspct belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 146,745 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

O/S wiper smears slightly

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,263 miles

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

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

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

boot full

both front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 133,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine sump is heavily corroded

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexible pipe

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Slight leak of grease from offside front C.V.joint gaiter

Fail 27 Jul 2009 133,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine sump is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight blow from exhaust front flexible pipe

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Slight leak of grease from offside front C.V.joint gaiter

Pass 25 Jul 2008 123,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front indicator lamp lens is damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2008 123,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front indicator lamp lens is damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2007 110,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 101,366 miles

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

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

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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P152 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P152 BSB, 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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P152 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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