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R973 UKV

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro82,678 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 UKV
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021
Pass 1 May 2020 173,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 173,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 172,694 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 168,977 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 168,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 167,968 miles

small cracks in rear tyres

wear in prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 166,814 miles

centre prop mounting badly worn

rear tyre,inner side walls cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2015 166,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre prop mounting badly worn

rear tyre,inner side walls cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 164,910 miles

small blow from exhaust centre pipe

Fail 17 Jun 2013 164,165 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 164,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 164,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 159,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 155,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 148,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 142,109 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 131,096 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 121,386 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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R973 UKV is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R973 UKV, 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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R973 UKV is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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