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A741 WEV

1984 Chevrolet El Camino

Maroon Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,370 mi
Last recorded10,370 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA741 WEV
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,370 miles

Handbrake cable slight damage

Both rear shock absorbers soft

Brake light switch is in poor condition

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

Offside handbrake reading quite low

Slight lift in upper steering column bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 10,353 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake cable showing slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,060 miles

Both beam images quite poor

Parking brake release lever insecure

Windscreen washer switch sticking slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2009 8,036 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Main beam warning lamp not working

Parking brake release lever insecure

Power steering reservoir very low

Suspension quite low at Nearside rear

Windscreen washers quite poor and switch sticking

Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,321 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet El Camino?

Based on 571 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 9
Direction indicator incorrect colour 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 7
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A741 WEV is a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino in Maroon with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet El Camino fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A741 WEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet El Camino typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Chevrolet El Camino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A741 WEV is a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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