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BRN 762V

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Cream Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 762V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2015 57,521 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,052 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,619 miles

Both rear chassis mounts corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to both rear body mounts

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,364 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlights slow to pop up

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering hoses damp

Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlights slow to pop up

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering hoses damp

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,886 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,886 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear body mounting areas corroded

Steering damper mounting bracket poorly secured to chassis rail

front to rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 52,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,038 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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BRN 762V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Cream with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,669 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 BRN 762V, 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 46 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 BRN 762V registered?

BRN 762V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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