CarVerify

Free Car Check

MPD 149W

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this General Motors
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPD 149W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,013 miles

Off side mirror not fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Off side mirror not fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 76,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight wear movement in n/s rear driveshaft joints also o/s rear outer drive shaft joint advise attention

steering wheel free play will soon require attention /adjustment

wear/movement evident in connection onto power steering ram from drop arm

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
Full General Motors Chevrolet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MPD 149W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MPD 149W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MPD 149W?

You can check the full history of MPD 149W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MPD 149W registered?

MPD 149W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 19 November 1980.

Is MPD 149W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPD 149W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPD 149W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MPD 149W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.