CarVerify

Free Car Check

ARF 778T

1989 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,186 mi
Last recorded61,186 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 General Motors Chevrolet65,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this General Motors
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 778T
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,186 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,747 miles

lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

some areas of underbody/ chassis corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,606 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
Full General Motors Chevrolet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ARF 778T is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,113 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARF 778T, 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 37 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARF 778T?

You can check the full history of ARF 778T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ARF 778T registered?

ARF 778T is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is ARF 778T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 778T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARF 778T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ARF 778T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.