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F235 SUV

1989 General Motors Chevrolet

Grey Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,039 mi
Last recorded158,039 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 General Motors Chevrolet65,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 SUV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 158,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 153,448 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 153,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 147,959 miles

Front indicator units come on with front sidelights

Fail 14 Dec 2009 147,958 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front indicator units come on with front sidelights

Pass 9 Dec 2008 141,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 141,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 135,620 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rust starting offside front inner wing need to be check

Fail 11 Dec 2007 135,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rust starting offside front inner wing need to be check

Pass 13 Dec 2006 127,448 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 127,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F235 SUV is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet in Grey with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,113 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 F235 SUV, 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 37 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 F235 SUV registered?

F235 SUV is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F235 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F235 SUV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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