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GYC 61T

1979 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 5736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,364 mi
Last recorded50,364 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 General Motors Chevrolet46,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYC 61T
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,736cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

vaccum pump belt loose

Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

vaccum pump belt loose

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,230 miles

Front wipers getting smeary. †Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints. †Rear suspension springs sagging.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 50,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers getting smeary. †

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints. †Rear suspension springs sagging.

Fail 20 Jan 2006 50,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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GYC 61T is a 1979 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 5,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1979 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 46,270 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 GYC 61T, 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 47 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYC 61T registered?

GYC 61T is a 1979 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 8 February 1979.

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