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SFA 705W

1980 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro45,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFA 705W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCamaro
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,027 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 99,027 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Centre link & Idler arm slight play both sides

Exhaust box hanging low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,029 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 99,027 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,027 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s centre exhaust boxes. (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside o/s and n/s. (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and insecure. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake cable has restricted free movement O/S Handbrake cable fouling exhaust. (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,027 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

engine oil leak

slight play in center steering link

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,027 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 99,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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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SFA 705W is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 45,636 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 SFA 705W, 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 46 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Camaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFA 705W registered?

SFA 705W is a 1980 Chevrolet Gmc Camaro, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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