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F189 UPE

1996 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

61,583 mi
Last recorded61,583 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 General Motors Chevrolet72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 UPE
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,583 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 61,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 61,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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F189 UPE is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 72,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F189 UPE, 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 30 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F189 UPE registered?

F189 UPE is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is F189 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F189 UPE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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