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E39 CPB

1987 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

231,613 mi
Last recorded231,613 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 General Motors Chevrolet75,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 CPB
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 231,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 229,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 227,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 223,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 219,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 216,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 214,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 209,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 205,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 199,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 196,349 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 194,517 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 192,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension ball joints etc heavily greased (difficult to inspect)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased (difficult to inspect)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 1 May 2013 192,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension ball joints etc heavily greased (difficult to inspect)

all metal brake pipes heavily greased (difficult to inspect)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 2 Jul 2012 190,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 189,115 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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E39 CPB is a 1987 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1987 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 75,836 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 E39 CPB, 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 39 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 E39 CPB registered?

E39 CPB is a 1987 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E39 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 CPB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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