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CHG 226Y

1983 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,272 mi
Last recorded3,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 General Motors Chevrolet54,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHG 226Y
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,690cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2014 3,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 1,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 1,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,538 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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CHG 226Y is a 1983 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CHG 226Y, 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 CHG 226Y registered?

CHG 226Y is a 1983 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is CHG 226Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHG 226Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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