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P262 SWC

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,398 mi
Last recorded176,398 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro82,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 SWC
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 176,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 170,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 168,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 163,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 152,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 152,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 97,513 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,170 miles

nearside rear axle oil sill leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,170 miles

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

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

nearside rear axle oil sill leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,249 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 88,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,921 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,827 miles

both rear disc lipped and pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,540 miles

Oil leak

advise handbrake inspection,adjustment

advise oil leak gearbox rear axle

nearside front tyre low tread,

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside,nearside front lower wishbone bushes cracking

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 16 Mar 2009 58,500 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

advise handbrake inspection,adjustment

advise oil leak gearbox rear axle

nearside front tyre low tread,

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside,nearside front lower wishbone bushes cracking

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,431 miles

oil leak at back of engine on to exhaust possibly sump nuts not tight or rear main oil seal

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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P262 SWC is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 82,678 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 P262 SWC, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P262 SWC registered?

P262 SWC is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P262 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 SWC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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