CarVerify

Free Car Check

C979 CPO

1986 Chevrolet Gmc

Blue Petrol 5000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 CPO
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
View full Chevrolet Gmc reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,100 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative on dash (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor + inside chassis leg + front chassis by radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside floor soft and corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 85,555 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 85,553 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,974 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,967 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,682 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light haas one bulb not working

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,415 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,215 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 59,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,891 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc?

Based on 1,666 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Full Chevrolet Gmc reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C979 CPO is a 1986 Chevrolet Gmc in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C979 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C979 CPO?

You can check the full history of C979 CPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C979 CPO registered?

C979 CPO is a 1986 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C979 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C979 CPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C979 CPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C979 CPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.