MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was GPA 893J registered?
GPA 893J is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 15 June 1971.
Is GPA 893J safe to buy?
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