CarVerify

Free Car Check

R168 CVF

1998 Toyota Camry

Grey Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,652 mi
Last recorded51,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Camry101,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 CVF
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 49,684 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 48,512 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 48,433 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various components corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 46,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 43,227 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 41,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 40,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 39,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 37,090 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 37,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 36,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 35,442 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 34,437 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 34,437 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2007 23,623 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,623 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2006 21,609 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
Full Toyota Camry reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R168 CVF is a 1998 Toyota Camry in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R168 CVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R168 CVF?

You can check the full history of R168 CVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R168 CVF registered?

R168 CVF is a 1998 Toyota Camry, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R168 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 CVF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R168 CVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R168 CVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.