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A820 VAE

1984 Chevrolet El Camino

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,196 mi
Last recorded6,196 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 VAE
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 6,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,630 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 3,693 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 2,545 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 2,025 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 1,574 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight fluid leak at steering box

Fail 9 Feb 2011 1,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight fluid leak at steering box

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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A820 VAE is a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A820 VAE, 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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What year was A820 VAE registered?

A820 VAE is a 1984 Chevrolet El Camino, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A820 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A820 VAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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