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PGU 562W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Belair

Red Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,082 mi
Last recorded1,082 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 562W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBelair
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 1,082 miles

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

corrosion inner body sills

nearside rear back plate oily

Pass 20 Aug 2025 1,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion inner body sills

nearside rear brake back plate oily

Pass 31 Jul 2024 1,930 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate oily

Fail 31 Jul 2024 1,930 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate oily

Pass 14 Jul 2023 1,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 1,986 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion inner body sills

corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

rear leaf springs bushes perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127 miles

nearside rear brake bake plate has a misting of oil

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion inner body sills by body mountings

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Apr 2018 127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake bake plate has a misting of oil

rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion inner body sills by body mountings

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2015 13 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,981 miles

general vehicle condition deteriorating

rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion on inner body sills

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

front shock absorber bushes perishing

front upper and lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing

general vehicle condition deteriorating

offside steering idler bushes perished

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

slight damage to front lower suspension arms

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,874 miles

All suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 80,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 80,787 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to front suspension arm

Pass 19 May 2007 80,569 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 80,329 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Belair?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
510
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Stop lamp not working 17
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 14
brake application uneven 13
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PGU 562W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Belair in Red with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Belair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGU 562W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Belair typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 45 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Belair is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGU 562W registered?

PGU 562W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Belair, first registered on 4 April 1981.

Is PGU 562W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 562W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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