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P615 SWC

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro82,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 SWC
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,833 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,211 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system,advanced corrosion to down pipe to centre pipe clamp

Parking brake effort only just passed at 16% may need new parts to be fitted!!

Some end float in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Unable to fully check some brake pipes for corrosion to some covered in coiled wire

Fail 21 Oct 2021 78,200 miles

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

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system,advanced corrosion to down pipe to centre pipe clamp

Some end float in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Unable to fully check some brake pipes for corrosion to some covered in coiled wire

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,240 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 70,050 miles

Battery becoming insecure

Brake pipes sprayed over or covered with "springs"

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

Parking brake effort only just passed test at 16%' pos. due to new parts fitted may to "bed in"

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements To small (0.1 (d))

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

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

Battery becoming insecure

Brake pipes sprayed over or covered with "springs"

Corrosion to rear exhaust box plus small blow

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

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 2 Apr 2018 67,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 60,277 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,265 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to front to rear fuel and brake pipes,and rear axle pipes

Front brake pipes 90% or more worn

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,844 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 53,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,135 miles

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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P615 SWC is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P615 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 P615 SWC registered?

P615 SWC is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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