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JLJ 642V

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,391 mi
Last recorded36,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLJ 642V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,391 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2007 36,311 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres badly perished

front brakes slight judder

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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JLJ 642V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JLJ 642V, 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.

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What year was JLJ 642V registered?

JLJ 642V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 11 July 1980.

Is JLJ 642V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLJ 642V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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