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GPA 893J

1971 Volvo P1800

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPA 893J
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,228 miles

corrosion on both outer sills and front wings

offside front top brake hose twisted

offside rear indicator lense broken

play in offside rear shock absorber mounting bush

play in steering box and idler bush

rust on brake discs

steering column coupling perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2006 94,226 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

corrosion on both outer sills

offside rear indicator lense broken

play in steering box and idler bush

steering column coupling perrished

How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?

Based on 2,579 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
brake binding 65
Stop lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
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GPA 893J is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,263 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 Volvo P1800 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPA 893J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPA 893J registered?

GPA 893J is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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