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P579 XAT

1996 Toyota Camry

Green Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,893 mi
Last recorded72,893 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Camry108,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 XAT
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,893 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,950 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,923 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,386 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 60,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 57,481 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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P579 XAT is a 1996 Toyota Camry in Green with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P579 XAT, 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 P579 XAT registered?

P579 XAT is a 1996 Toyota Camry, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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