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KUC 286W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Brown Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

51,217 mi
Last recorded51,217 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro51,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 286W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,217 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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))

underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 16 Sep 2024 51,217 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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))

underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

brake pipes covered and heavily wax-oiled

underside of car heavily wax-oiled

Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes covered and heavily wax-oiled

underside of car heavily wax-oiled

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,203 miles

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

brake pipes covered and heavily wax-oiled

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Fail 7 Aug 2020 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

brake pipes covered and heavily wax-oiled

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pipes covered and heavily wax-oiled

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes covered and wax-oiled

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely uk kerbside (3.7.C.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside uk kerbside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush uk kerbside (2.7.4)

all brake pipes covered with steel protection and waxolyed

underside of car heavily waxoyled

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,144 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front side lighs yellow/orange

steering joints slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front side lighs yellow/orange

steering joints slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all steering joints have small amount of play but not considered to be exessive

front side lights yellow/orange

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front sidelamps are orange/yellow?

steering joints all have play but not considered excessive

Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front sidelamps are orange/yellow?

steering joints all have play but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,874 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,874 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,792 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KUC 286W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Brown with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,106 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 KUC 286W, 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 45 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KUC 286W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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