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OSU 173

1989 Chevrolet Gmc Impala

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Impala37,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 173
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelImpala
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 8,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Impala?

Based on 1,030 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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OSU 173 is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Impala in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Impala models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 37,671 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 Chevrolet Gmc Impala fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSU 173, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Impala typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 37 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Impala is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSU 173 registered?

OSU 173 is a 1989 Chevrolet Gmc Impala, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is OSU 173 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 173 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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