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HAB 1R

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,316 mi
Last recorded65,316 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 1R
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 65,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,014 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,005 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,897 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 64,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 64,606 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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HAB 1R is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,669 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 HAB 1R, 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 46 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAB 1R registered?

HAB 1R is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is HAB 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAB 1R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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