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R149 GKN

1998 Toyota Camry

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,337 mi
Last recorded80,337 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Camry101,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,315 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear center brake light slightly loose

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,998 miles

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,819 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front steering and suspension components contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,360 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front suspension components contaminated with oil

suspension bushs perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,004 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 58,004 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,803 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,532 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 51,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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R149 GKN is a 1998 Toyota Camry in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R149 GKN, 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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R149 GKN is a 1998 Toyota Camry, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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