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P56 WGS

1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,341 mi
Last recorded42,341 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 WGS
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 42,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,457 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,920 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 39,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,937 miles

general corrosion to suspension components.

oil leak[s].

poor beam image from headlamps just acceptable at time of test.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,937 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

general corrosion to suspension components.

oil leak[s].

poor beam image from headlamps just acceptable at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 20,561 miles

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

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,479 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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P56 WGS is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P56 WGS, 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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What year was P56 WGS registered?

P56 WGS is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P56 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 WGS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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