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PIL 383

1989 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,574 mi
Last recorded15,574 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 General Motors Chevrolet65,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 383
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 15,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,575 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 15,574 miles

Both rear outer leaf spring bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil cooler link hose deteriorated and seeping oil

Pass 26 May 2012 15,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,574 miles

engine and gearbox oil leak

general surface corrosion to chassis and floor pans

some play in all steering joints

some play in fron lower balljoints

Fail 12 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

general surface corrosion to chassis and floor pans

some play in all steering joints

some play in fron lower balljoints

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,378 miles

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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PIL 383 is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,113 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 PIL 383, 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 37 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PIL 383 registered?

PIL 383 is a 1989 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is PIL 383 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 383 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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