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S491 JBA

1999 Chevrolet Camaro

Blue Petrol 3780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Camaro102,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 JBA
MakeChevrolet
ModelCamaro
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 118,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 118,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 115,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 112,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,910 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 96,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 179,781 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 135,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 135,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 115,480 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 115,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 113,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 111,824 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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S491 JBA is a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro in Blue with a 3,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Chevrolet Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 102,689 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 S491 JBA, 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 27 years old, this Chevrolet Camaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S491 JBA is a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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