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P518 FOD

1996 Toyota Camry

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,894 mi
Last recorded143,894 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Camry108,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 FOD
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,894 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 143,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 141,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 141,188 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 134,502 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,447 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,305 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 128,305 miles

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,615 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 125,613 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,948 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 110,109 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 19 Sep 2006 105,503 miles

slight nick in sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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P518 FOD is a 1996 Toyota Camry in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P518 FOD, 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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What year was P518 FOD registered?

P518 FOD is a 1996 Toyota Camry, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P518 FOD safe to buy?

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