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R240 GWU

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,044 mi
Last recorded178,044 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto122,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 GWU
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro V6 Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 178,044 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted and in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 178,043 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted and in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 173,790 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel cap seal perished

headlamps in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount broken off exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2012 173,790 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel cap seal perished

headlamps in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mount broken off exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2011 173,358 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Rear box corroded and has a broken mount.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 173,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Rear box corroded and has a broken mount.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 169,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 169,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2009 163,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 152,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2008 152,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 133,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 122,687 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 122,675 miles

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

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,832
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
brake binding 66
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 39
Stop lamp not working 34
position lamp(s) not working 28
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R240 GWU is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 122,624 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 V6 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 GWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R240 GWU is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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