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R168 ABT

1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,446 mi
Last recorded34,446 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro66,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 ABT
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 34,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 17,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 15,873 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Both rears (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 15,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both nearside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,851 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both offside (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 15,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 15,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 15,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,794 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 15,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R168 ABT is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R168 ABT, 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 R168 ABT registered?

R168 ABT is a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R168 ABT safe to buy?

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