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M53 PDV

1994 Chevrolet Unknown

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,088 mi
Last recorded113,088 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM53 PDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelUnknown
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 113,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,947 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 110,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 101,627 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 91,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 88,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,610 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Unknown?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,234
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 6
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M53 PDV is a 1994 Chevrolet Unknown in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M53 PDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 32 years old, this Chevrolet Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M53 PDV is a 1994 Chevrolet Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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