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G851 UAM

1989 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 General Motors Chevrolet65,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 UAM
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,116 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

gearbox oil leaking onto cat/front pipes (poss fire risk)

rear pads very low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,048 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,026 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 74,200 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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G851 UAM is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G851 UAM, 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 G851 UAM registered?

G851 UAM is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G851 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 UAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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