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B6 VET

1986 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 General Motors Chevrolet73,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 VET
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 81,835 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 79,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,281 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,444 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2011 77,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 76,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,297 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 75,849 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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B6 VET is a 1986 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1986 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 73,108 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 B6 VET, 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 40 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B6 VET?

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What year was B6 VET registered?

B6 VET is a 1986 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is B6 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 VET shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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