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KFV 590S

1978 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

39,215 mi
Last recorded39,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 General Motors Chevrolet18,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 590S
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 39,215 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 39,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2018 39,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,215 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KFV 590S is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 1978 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 18,790 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 KFV 590S, 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 48 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 KFV 590S registered?

KFV 590S is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KFV 590S safe to buy?

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