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D540 ELF

1986 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1986 General Motors Chevrolet73,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 ELF
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 62,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 61,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 60,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slight bind (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 60,017 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Transmission ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,965 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor plits drive belt

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,918 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor plits drive belt

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,466 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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D540 ELF is a 1986 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 D540 ELF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D540 ELF registered?

D540 ELF is a 1986 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D540 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D540 ELF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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