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P317 MBY

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,844 mi
Last recorded22,844 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,844 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,844 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked but still readable

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm on outer edge and badly cracking.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,297 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low & starting to crack on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,794 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,774 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall getting weak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,347 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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P317 MBY 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 80%.

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 P317 MBY, 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 P317 MBY registered?

P317 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P317 MBY safe to buy?

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