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L427 WAV

1994 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,760 mi
Last recorded112,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 General Motors Chevrolet69,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 WAV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 112,760 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 112,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 112,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 112,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 11,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and trailing arms showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,025 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sids (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,628 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,397 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 110,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,043 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front brakes slight fluctuation

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,658 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 107,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 107,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,755 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Hand brake travel high.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 106,755 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Hand brake travel high.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 104,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 102,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 100,965 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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L427 WAV is a 1994 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,058 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 L427 WAV, 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 32 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L427 WAV registered?

L427 WAV is a 1994 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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