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P285 MKJ

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,257 mi
Last recorded105,257 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 MKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 105,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 101,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 101,155 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 101,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 100,140 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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P285 MKJ is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P285 MKJ, 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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What year was P285 MKJ registered?

P285 MKJ is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P285 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 MKJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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