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P208 FEP

1996 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,987 mi
Last recorded63,987 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 General Motors Chevrolet72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 FEP
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,987 miles

Front underside suspension components general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 62,237 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 60,575 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,784 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,925 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,925 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,894 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs are pitted

tyres cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,894 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

TYRES CRACKING

front discs pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P208 FEP is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P208 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 P208 FEP registered?

P208 FEP is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P208 FEP shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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