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R108 BBY

1998 Toyota Camry

Maroon Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Camry101,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 BBY
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,804 miles

Emissions not tested misfire to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,431 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 83,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,177 miles

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

Rear exhaust box pipe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,152 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 74,941 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 70,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,838 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,424 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 54,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,261 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 28 Aug 2008 44,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,692 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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R108 BBY is a 1998 Toyota Camry in Maroon with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 101,842 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 R108 BBY, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R108 BBY registered?

R108 BBY is a 1998 Toyota Camry, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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