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A892 SKL

1984 General Motors Chevrolet

White Diesel 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,455 mi
Last recorded85,455 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 General Motors Chevrolet54,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA892 SKL
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 85,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 85,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,437 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From draglink pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 85,432 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From draglink pivot (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,424 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,408 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,256 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,503 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,418 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front exhausts corroded

both rear shock absorber rubbers perished/deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,236 miles

slight chassis surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,608 miles

1 suspension bush's cracking. 2 p/s belt needs adjusting. 3 n/s front spring assiter leaking air

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,087 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 79,702 miles

Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,042 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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A892 SKL is a 1984 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 5,665cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 54,655 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 A892 SKL, 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 42 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A892 SKL is a 1984 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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