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R146 OEL

1998 Toyota Camry

Maroon Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,816 mi
Last recorded56,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Camry101,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 OEL
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,226 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 56,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 54,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,859 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,000 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber not located on mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 52,997 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber not located on mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,445 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 51,423 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osf/nsf (3.6.B.4e)

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

both fronts and rears brake caliper flexi hose banjo bolts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,550 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 46,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,169 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

slight bind at front wheels.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,487 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 37,487 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres abit low on tread at tread edges slightly

Exhaust abit corroded slightly

N/S/F B/Disc inner face edge getting corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,811 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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R146 OEL is a 1998 Toyota Camry in Maroon with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R146 OEL, 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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R146 OEL is a 1998 Toyota Camry, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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