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P434 MBY

1997 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,514 mi
Last recorded121,514 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 121,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 121,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 116,501 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,698 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 107,698 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 100,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,832 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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P434 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P434 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 P434 MBY registered?

P434 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P434 MBY safe to buy?

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