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D389 FYJ

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Blue Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

8,479 mi
Last recorded8,479 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro53,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 FYJ
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 8,479 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 8,192 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 8,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 7,920 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 7,911 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 7,462 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 7,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 7,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 6,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,350 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 6,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 5,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 5,056 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 5,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust silencer losse on pipe but not leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,244 miles

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

some wear on nearside brake caliper surport bolt

Pass 15 Jun 2010 3,465 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 2,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 1,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

HEAVY OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED †SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM †EXHAUST LEAKING AT MANIFOLD

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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D389 FYJ is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Blue with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,826 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 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D389 FYJ, 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 39 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D389 FYJ is a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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