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C865 GVM

1986 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 General Motors Chevrolet73,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 GVM
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 91,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seats not in use seat belts not ckecked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,324 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,946 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,328 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C865 GVM is a 1986 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C865 GVM, 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.

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What year was C865 GVM registered?

C865 GVM is a 1986 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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