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S490 AWP

1998 Chevrolet Camaro

Black Petrol 5698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,862 mi
Last recorded117,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro72,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 AWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 117,862 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 108,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear at junction (1.1.11 (c))

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))

surface corrosion in areas underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 106,133 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,197 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 103,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,027 miles

play at top of steering wheel. advised this movment is standard on this model.on inspection no play in bush or u/j

Fail 21 Jul 2015 93,005 miles

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

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,851 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,186 miles

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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S490 AWP is a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro in Black with a 5,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 72,244 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 Camaro fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S490 AWP, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Camaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S490 AWP registered?

S490 AWP is a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S490 AWP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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