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JBW 994Y

1983 Chevrolet El Camino

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

41,620 mi
Last recorded41,620 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 994Y
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 41,620 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

covers over both outer sills

drive belts noisy

reverse lights in-op

Fail 24 Aug 2021 41,620 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering component casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/75/14 X 4,,REVERSE LIGHTS INOP.

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,548 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 41,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,541 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet El Camino?

Based on 571 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 9
Direction indicator incorrect colour 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 7
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JBW 994Y is a 1983 Chevrolet El Camino in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet El Camino fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 994Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet El Camino typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Chevrolet El Camino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBW 994Y is a 1983 Chevrolet El Camino, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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