Toyota Camry

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 3,191 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

3,191

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry was MOT tested 3,191 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (1992 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 664 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Camrys pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 122,600 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 39,198 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2500cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Toyota Camry?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average+2% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Toyota Camry by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	97%	37	39,198 mi
2021	96%	446	38,287 mi
2020	96%	664	43,951 mi
2019	94%	759	69,887 mi
2018	100%	34	64,225 mi
2017	100%	43	64,307 mi
2013	96%	53	62,075 mi
2012	100%	60	75,728 mi
2004	89%	46	100,855 mi
2003	87%	70	113,647 mi
2002	86%	189	111,449 mi
2001	84%	49	95,017 mi
2000	77%	35	123,470 mi
1999	84%	100	123,640 mi
1998	78%	174	122,735 mi
1997	78%	268	124,512 mi
1996	75%	40	117,255 mi
1995	81%	32	106,634 mi
1994	51%	45	140,494 mi
1992	72%	47	122,600 mi

Questions about the Toyota Camry

Is the Toyota Camry reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (1992 to 2022), the Toyota Camry averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 3,191 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Toyota Camry has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Toyota Camry has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 78%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.