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R780 UKV

1996 Chevrolet Camaro

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,610 mi
Last recorded133,610 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro89,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 UKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,610 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 133,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,531 miles

Various slight oil weeps

Pass 11 Feb 2021 123,596 miles

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear brake ferrules corroding

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,053 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Various oil weeps

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,528 miles

Both front tyres slightly feathered and perishing

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside rear fog lamp lens slightly discoloured

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,958 miles

Central Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front cracked on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Central Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front cracked on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,164 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,160 miles

Battery loose but cannot fall out

N/s/f and O/s/f tyre perishing

N/s/r brake has slight bind

N/s/r exhaust rear box mount broken but unlikely to fall off

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery loose but cannot fall out

N/s/f and O/s/f tyre perishing

N/s/r brake has slight bind

N/s/r exhaust rear box mount broken but unlikely to fall off

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 90,734 miles

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Exhaust system deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Various suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,233 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both rear bump stops deteriorating

Exhaust clamps in poor condition

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front main beam headlamp loose

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes slightly worn

Rear antiroll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low - power steering pump weeping and slightly noisy (STRONG ADVISE)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock absorber mounting rubbers perished

both rear suspension bump stops perished

front brake pads getting low

slight weep from pas pipe

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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R780 UKV is a 1996 Chevrolet Camaro in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 89,991 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 R780 UKV, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R780 UKV registered?

R780 UKV is a 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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