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P481 THG

1996 Toyota Camry

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Camry108,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 THG
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,016 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components heavy surface corrosion

o/s and n/s rear inner sill heavy surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2023 98,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components heavy surface corrosion

o/s and n/s rear inner sill heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2023 98,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 94,125 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,929 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 90,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,707 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,135 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,549 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,511 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,503 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,940 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 75,912 miles

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

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

light splits in nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,960 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 69,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,395 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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P481 THG is a 1996 Toyota Camry in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 108,633 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 P481 THG, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P481 THG is a 1996 Toyota Camry, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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