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P242 CFO

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

White Petrol 5720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro92,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 CFO
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 125,308 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 124,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered with protective spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,205 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 124,169 miles

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

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front headlamp image only just met

Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,762 miles

N/S & O/S dip beam images poor

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 5 Jul 2021 122,762 miles

N/S & O/S dip beam images poor

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 7 Jul 2020 122,269 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking & perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 122,269 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both - amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking & perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 121,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,965 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 104,963 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 100,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/front disc slightley warped

Fail 17 Jun 2011 98,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/front disc slightley warped

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,859 miles

rear tyres perished

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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P242 CFO is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in White with a 5,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P242 CFO, 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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What year was P242 CFO registered?

P242 CFO is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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