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B271 FMB

1985 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,301 mi
Last recorded41,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 General Motors Chevrolet67,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB271 FMB
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 41,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2025 41,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2024 41,234 miles

under body sealed

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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B271 FMB is a 1985 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 67,558 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 B271 FMB, 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 41 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 B271 FMB registered?

B271 FMB is a 1985 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B271 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B271 FMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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