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P174 FEP

1996 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 General Motors Chevrolet72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 FEP
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,945 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,992 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake discs corroded

h-t lead shorting out against the exhaust

o/s/r n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r n/s/r tyre look to small for the road wheel rims

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,049 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear tyres to small for the rims

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,035 miles

both front tyres cracking badly

Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracking badly

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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P174 FEP is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 72,838 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 P174 FEP, 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 30 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P174 FEP registered?

P174 FEP is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P174 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 FEP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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