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A140 OVG

1984 Chevrolet Gmc Impala

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,705 mi
Last recorded60,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 OVG
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelImpala
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 59,348 miles

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

underbody and components corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2020 59,018 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,342 miles

slight play in both front link bars

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,770 miles

O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

UNDER VEHICLE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,812 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,204 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,200 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,658 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes surface corrosion

slight play in steering joints

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

brake pipes surface corrosion

slight play in steering joints

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,973 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle surface rust

Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle surface rust

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 671,902 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 671,901 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 30,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

traffic indicaters american type regarding colouration... headlights american dip patterns... left hand drive... vehicle could do with an underside clean

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Impala?

Based on 1,030 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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A140 OVG is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Impala in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Impala fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A140 OVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Impala typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 42 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Impala is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A140 OVG is a 1984 Chevrolet Gmc Impala, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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