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B178 RDL

1985 Chevrolet Silverado

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB178 RDL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSilverado
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 59,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 57,739 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 57,732 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler joints x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,221 miles

full underbody heavily covered in underseal

Fail 25 Mar 2022 56,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

full underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 52,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,225 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 49,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,225 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both side (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Silverado?

Based on 2,339 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
2,629
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
fog lamp not working 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 21
Direction indicator incorrect colour 19
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B178 RDL is a 1985 Chevrolet Silverado in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B178 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Chevrolet Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B178 RDL registered?

B178 RDL is a 1985 Chevrolet Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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