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OEF 415W

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,300 mi
Last recorded12,300 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 415W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 12,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 11,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 11,902 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 11,582 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,582 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2007 11,036 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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OEF 415W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEF 415W, 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 OEF 415W?

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What year was OEF 415W registered?

OEF 415W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is OEF 415W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 415W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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