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HCL 495Y

1983 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Yellow Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,566 mi
Last recorded25,566 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro55,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 495Y
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 25,566 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 25,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort low on offside

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake effort low on offside

Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,162 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 20,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,175 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 20,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 20,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 19,108 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 19,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,565 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

horn switch works but weak

Fail 21 Jan 2008 16,264 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,876 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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HCL 495Y is a 1983 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Yellow with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 55,948 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 HCL 495Y, 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 43 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HCL 495Y is a 1983 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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