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F552 FPW

1989 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 General Motors Chevrolet65,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF552 FPW
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 90,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 90,055 miles

rear axle/diff oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,128 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 88,528 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,898 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,898 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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F552 FPW is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F552 FPW, 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.

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What year was F552 FPW registered?

F552 FPW is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F552 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F552 FPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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