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P981 EAB

1996 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,868 mi
Last recorded110,868 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 General Motors Chevrolet72,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 EAB
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 110,868 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 110,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,941 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 109,938 miles

Emissions not tested readings too high exceed limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,118 miles

vehicle underside completely covered in undersil

Fail 7 Dec 2017 108,118 miles

Emissions not tested readings off scale to high (7.3.A.1)

vehicle underside completely covered in undersil

Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,934 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 104,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 100,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,832 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 87,832 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 87,706 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2010 85,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 81,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P981 EAB is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P981 EAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P981 EAB registered?

P981 EAB is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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