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R897 JHJ

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,508 mi
Last recorded201,508 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto122,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 JHJ
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro V6 Auto
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 201,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 201,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 200,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2017 200,886 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 200,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 199,547 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 199,503 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 180,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 160,210 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 138,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 138,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 122,163 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 101,347 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 101,347 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R897 JHJ is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R897 JHJ, 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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R897 JHJ is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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