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PTO 649W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,180 mi
Last recorded51,180 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 649W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,180 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,110 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement o/s And n/s rubbers (6.1.D.1a)

hand brake cable route requires attention

ht leads require attention and securing

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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PTO 649W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTO 649W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTO 649W registered?

PTO 649W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PTO 649W safe to buy?

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