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P297 RYR

1997 Toyota Camry

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,906 mi
Last recorded141,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 RYR
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 141,906 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2010 141,906 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 127,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 113,196 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 113,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2007 101,596 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,848 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 96,848 miles

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

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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P297 RYR is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P297 RYR, 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 P297 RYR registered?

P297 RYR is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P297 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 RYR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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