MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CAMRYs year 2001

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Pass percent:74.11%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA CAMRY year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:2,275 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	123
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	113
Registration plate lamp issues	87
Registration plate issues	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	123
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	113
Registration plate lamp issues	87
Registration plate issues	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CAMRYs year 2001

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