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542 XVM

1955 Chevrolet Unknown

Brown Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,838 mi
Last recorded5,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration542 XVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelUnknown
Year1955
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2025 5,838 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT TRANS LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2024 3,994 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small patch sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 953 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (small patches) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Unknown?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,234
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 6
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542 XVM is a 1955 Chevrolet Unknown in Brown with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 542 XVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 71 years old, this Chevrolet Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 542 XVM registered?

542 XVM is a 1955 Chevrolet Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is 542 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 542 XVM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 542 XVM have outstanding finance?

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