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P299 RSC

1997 Toyota Camry

Grey Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,368 mi
Last recorded184,368 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 RSC
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 184,368 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 184,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 180,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 170,497 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 170,494 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 162,997 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 162,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked both (2.4.G.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 151,391 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 145,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 145,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 134,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 125,811 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 125,811 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,139 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 110,139 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 107,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 107,013 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,405 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 84,432 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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P299 RSC is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Grey with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P299 RSC, 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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P299 RSC is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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