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OKH 476V

1979 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,189 mi
Last recorded69,189 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 General Motors Chevrolet46,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKH 476V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering box slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2026 69,187 miles

Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering box slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 67,443 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 65,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 63,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 63,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,518 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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OKH 476V is a 1979 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 46,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OKH 476V, 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 47 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKH 476V registered?

OKH 476V is a 1979 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is OKH 476V safe to buy?

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