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F493 MDN

1988 Chevrolet Camaro

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro61,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 MDN
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 79,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 79,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,770 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 77,770 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 77,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Trans cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 76,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread and near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,581 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,118 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 73,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,799 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,798 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,024 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front indicators slow

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight blow from manifold

Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,009 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front indicators slow

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight blow from manifold

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,508 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,193 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Camaro?

Based on 7,042 MOT tests across 1,164 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,512
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 74
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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F493 MDN is a 1988 Chevrolet Camaro in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1988 Chevrolet Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 61,452 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 Camaro fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F493 MDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Camaro typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 38 years old, this Chevrolet Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F493 MDN is a 1988 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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