Toyota Camry
Registered from 1992 to 2023.
About this model
The Toyota Camry is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla. As of 2022, the Camry is positioned above the Corolla and below the Avalon or Crown in several markets.
From the Wikipedia article Toyota Camry, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.5 hybrid. 17 of 457 tests failed, 4%.
Better than 94% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 53% | 9 |
| Lights and electrics | 12% | 2 |
| Visibility | 12% | 2 |
| Body and structure | 6% | 1 |
| Brakes | 6% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
- A headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 53% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 6% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 6% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 12% of its failures
- Visibility — 12% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Body and structure — 6% of its failures
- A body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 0% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 5% | 93 | |
| 20–40k miles | 3% | 9% | 145 | |
| 40–60k miles | 6% | 12% | 71 | |
| 60–80k miles | 4% | 14% | 73 | |
| 80–100k miles | 0% | 14% | 34 |
416 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00689/22
Due to the material used, the caps on the vane inside the vacuum pump may wear prematurely and could become stuck between the vane and the vacuum pump housing.Consequently, the caps may damage the vane and other components inside the pump, failing to supply vacuum to the brake booster.As a result, the brake performance could be suddenly reduced without prior warning, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02415/23
Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the data communication module (DCM) may not restart at the next ignition cycle. It will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call using the eCall system, increasing the risk of injuries, delayed assistance in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users