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P459 FEP

1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Black Petrol 3780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro66,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 FEP
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 108,906 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 108,890 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 100,047 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Water in lamp. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 96,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 96,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 95,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,950 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,739 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,608 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Slight Power Steering Oil Leak

Fail 15 Feb 2018 90,608 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight Power Steering Oil Leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,044 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,211 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,466 miles

battery insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,466 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,962 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 67,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 67,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,588 miles

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advs both front heavely cracking and worn on out sides

advs just about make out headlamp beam patten

advs on both rear tyres heavely cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2010 58,582 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advs both front heavely cracking and worn on out sides

advs just about make out headlamp beam patten

advs on both rear tyres heavely cracking

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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P459 FEP is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in Black with a 3,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P459 FEP, 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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P459 FEP is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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