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RFC 272W

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

Beige Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,185 mi
Last recorded17,185 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 272W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 17,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 9,761 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 9,755 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,005 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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RFC 272W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in Beige with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1980 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFC 272W, 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 46 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFC 272W?

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What year was RFC 272W registered?

RFC 272W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is RFC 272W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 272W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFC 272W have outstanding finance?

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