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P426 PBU

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,477 mi
Last recorded50,477 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,477 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,477 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 131,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 17,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 70,356 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 87,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P426 PBU is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P426 PBU, 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 P426 PBU registered?

P426 PBU is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P426 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 PBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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