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P157 AWT

1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,590 mi
Last recorded56,590 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 AWT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 54,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,987 miles

front suspension corroded but no excessive movement

rear coil springs corroded but not broken

rear suspension corroded but no excessive movement

Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,981 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded but no excessive movement

rear coil springs corroded but not broken

rear suspension corroded but no excessive movement

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,857 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all Body has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all over (3.6.B.2c)

steering arms have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,314 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,865 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,854 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,471 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,576 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,576 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,186 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 38,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 24 Sep 2005 35,971 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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P157 AWT is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 66,238 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 P157 AWT, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P157 AWT is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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