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P38 XAP

1997 Toyota Camry

Silver Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,698 mi
Last recorded158,698 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 XAP
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 158,698 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 157,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 157,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 155,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2020 154,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 65 15 bald on outer surface (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 150,764 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the outer edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2019 150,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the outer edge

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,858 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 146,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 141,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads are wearing low

centre/rear exhaust joint is very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2016 137,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 132,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 128,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust joint is very rusty (recommend replacement)

nearside front tyre is wearing low

Pass 23 May 2013 124,089 miles

exhaust rusting on rear silencer where centre section joins

Pass 30 May 2012 120,429 miles

centre rear exhaust joint is rusty

Fail 29 May 2012 120,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear exhaust joint is rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 117,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 117,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 113,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,209 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 103,866 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 103,866 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P38 XAP is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Silver with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P38 XAP, 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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P38 XAP is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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