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PPC 372W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,112 mi
Last recorded7,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 372W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 7,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 6,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 5,609 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 5,609 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,467 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,467 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 1,529 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 1,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 99,767 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Note Both n/s & o/s rear outer drive shaft universal joints worn.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 98,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake caliper has slight trace of fluid (no visible leak under preasure)

slight movement at steering box mounting

slight movement in steering column adjuster

Fail 19 May 2009 98,322 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement at steering box mounting

slight movement in steering column adjuster

Pass 6 May 2008 95,949 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 95,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

adjustable type steering column has slight movement.

rear axle has slight oil leak.

Pass 8 May 2007 92,449 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 92,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,405 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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PPC 372W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1981 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 62,769 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 PPC 372W, 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 45 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 PPC 372W registered?

PPC 372W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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