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OJN 778V

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 778V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

offside parking brake lower effort .

offside steering pivot has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2016

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015
Pass 26 Aug 2014

end float in nearside rear halfshaft

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

end float in nearside rear halfshaft

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight end float in n/s/r half shaft

Pass 5 Sep 2012

Brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

Door poppers fitted to replace handles

Front shock absorber bushes worn

Fuel tank oily/damp (no obvious leaks)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight end float on rear axle on both sides

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,000 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly cut on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2010 60,000 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

gearbox mounting broken up

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2008 3,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 3,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,349 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2006 2,781 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 2,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 12 May 2005 109 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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OJN 778V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJN 778V, 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.

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OJN 778V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 28 May 1980.

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