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JWV 136V

1989 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 General Motors Chevrolet65,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 136V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,009 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,961 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,961 miles

All direction indicators not working wire fault blowen fuse (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 73,947 miles

Direction indicators not working fuse blowen (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,810 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps wire (1.7.4b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,749 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,588 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,286 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 73,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 73,034 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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JWV 136V is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,113 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 JWV 136V, 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 37 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWV 136V registered?

JWV 136V is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is JWV 136V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 136V shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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