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N487 VLJ

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,214 mi
Last recorded134,214 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro92,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 VLJ
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 134,214 miles

PLAY IN WHEEL BEARINGS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,824 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,788 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 112,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,203 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 102,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine MIL is on but not a failure item on this year of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damage/cracked but not likely to cause injury at this time

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of gearbox sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached body damage no sharp edges bumper slightly insecure o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 96,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damage/cracked but not likely to cause injury at this time

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of gearbox sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached body damage no sharp edges bumper slightly insecure o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,316 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop o/s/r side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened drivers side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened passenger side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (possible rear main oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

front wipers starting to smear

gearbox mount worn

knock and play in steering column

knock and play in steering system

main beam switch operation poor(worked at time of test)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern poor

rear suspension corroded

unable to check rear seats at time of test

Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop o/s/r side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened drivers side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened passenger side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (possible rear main oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

front wipers starting to smear

knock and play in steering column

knock and play in steering system

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern poor

rear suspension corroded

unable to check rear seats at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2018 80,206 miles

Fuel hose insecure front breather hose disconnected , strong smell of fuel evident (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing drivers side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning drivers side (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre passenger side ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge passengers side , inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing passenger side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

gear box mount worn

knock and play in steering rack

power steering hoses have a misting of oil

rear suspension corroded

steering rack inner joint (tie rod joint) has movement

unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,113 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 1,595 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 71,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,138 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N487 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 92,297 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 N487 VLJ, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N487 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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