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P163 BCK

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,463 mi
Last recorded83,463 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 BCK
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,463 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 83,463 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 83,379 miles

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

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

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 82,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sweat from ns drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 78,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,158 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 77,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,010 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,831 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 67,174 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,456 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,274 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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P163 BCK is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P163 BCK, 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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P163 BCK is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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