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972 TLV

1983 General Motors Chevrolet

Grey Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,137 mi
Last recorded17,137 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 General Motors Chevrolet54,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 TLV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 17,137 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 16,968 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 13,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 5,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 3,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,333 miles

USA spec small plates fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 2 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,219 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Chevrolet?

Based on 10,021 MOT tests across 1,326 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 272
Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
parking brake recording little or no effort 157
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 144
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972 TLV is a 1983 General Motors Chevrolet in Grey with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 54,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Chevrolet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 972 TLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Chevrolet typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 972 TLV registered?

972 TLV is a 1983 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is 972 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 TLV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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