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P487 XWS

1997 Toyota Camry

Silver Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,878 mi
Last recorded170,878 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 XWS
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 170,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 159,174 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 159,174 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 155,454 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 155,447 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 147,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise anti-slip on brake pedal starting to wear smooth.

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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P487 XWS is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Silver with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P487 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P487 XWS registered?

P487 XWS is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P487 XWS safe to buy?

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