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C132 YKE

1985 General Motors Chevrolet

Gold Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,872 mi
Last recorded70,872 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 General Motors Chevrolet67,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this General Motors
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 YKE
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 69,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 65,399 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,095 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,627 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,251 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,033 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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C132 YKE is a 1985 General Motors Chevrolet in Gold with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C132 YKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C132 YKE registered?

C132 YKE is a 1985 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C132 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C132 YKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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