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PFW 950V

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,149 mi
Last recorded52,149 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFW 950V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 96,704 miles

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,334 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,186 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,156 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 86,424 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 86,424 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,122 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 85,122 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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PFW 950V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,669 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 PFW 950V, 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 46 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 PFW 950V registered?

PFW 950V is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PFW 950V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFW 950V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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