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Q129GEA

1971 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up

Blue Diesel 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,776 mi
Last recorded49,776 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ129GEA
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelPick Up
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 49,776 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,458 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vin chassis number on door and window corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,715 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated live wire to starter motor (4.11 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,568 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 48,568 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,455 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up?

Based on 1,483 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,967
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Stop lamp not working 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
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Q129GEA is a 1971 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up in Blue with a 5,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q129GEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 55 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q129GEA is a 1971 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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