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CGY 391Y

1983 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,313 mi
Last recorded29,313 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 General Motors Chevrolet54,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGY 391Y
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,570 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 244,041 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,460 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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CGY 391Y is a 1983 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 54,599 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 CGY 391Y, 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 43 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 CGY 391Y registered?

CGY 391Y is a 1983 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CGY 391Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGY 391Y 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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