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B718 HEW

1985 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro66,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB718 HEW
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,132 miles

ALL piping - brake / fuel etc totally coated in underseal material and so cannot be inspected for damage / corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust/gearbox bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Below pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner main beam inoperative

Offside Front Backing sill slightly corroded

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,438 miles

Offside Front sill backing panel corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 84,555 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 84,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 84,543 miles

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hole in offside inner sill not considered to be in a prescribed area

Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hole in offside inner sill not considered to be in a prescribed area

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 17 May 2012 84,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,684 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both front sills damaged.

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perrishing.

wipers not parking automaticly when switched off.

Pass 26 May 2006 82,163 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Camaro?

Based on 9,912 MOT tests across 1,082 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
837
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,082
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 232
Brake pipe excessively corroded 184
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 172
fog lamp not working 172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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B718 HEW is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 66,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Camaro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B718 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Camaro typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 41 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B718 HEW registered?

B718 HEW is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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