2017 Chevrolet Camaro — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 278 MOT tests, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro recorded a 92.1% pass rate. That is 4.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 12.4%. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (2.9%) and lighting & signalling (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, catalyst emissions and rear fog lamp — registration plates alone was recorded 9 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2017 Camaro fails 6.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 8.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.1% in 2021 to 4.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 8 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.2% | 6 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.7% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 6 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.6% | 24 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 16 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 154 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 86 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 7.1% |
| 2022 | 57 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 50 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 54 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 47 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Camaro
On a 2017 Camaro, emissions & environmental is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Emissions & environmental (2.9% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Chevrolet Camaros pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 278 2017 Chevrolet Camaro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2017 Camaro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 278 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.