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OCD 985W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 57cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCD 985W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine57cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,255 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose at hub (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) play at input of steering box (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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OCD 985W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 57cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 62,769 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 OCD 985W, 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 45 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCD 985W registered?

OCD 985W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is OCD 985W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCD 985W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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