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J970 MCT

1992 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 General Motors Chevrolet77,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 MCT
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,138 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 73,100 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush worn

Offside Rear Lower shocker bush perished

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,068 miles

offside front brake binding (slightly)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2014

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,326 miles

both rear tyres treads 3-2mm

off side front brake binds slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,628 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,628 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,761 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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J970 MCT is a 1992 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 77,412 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 J970 MCT, 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 34 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J970 MCT registered?

J970 MCT is a 1992 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J970 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J970 MCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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