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RHA 131W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome

Cream Lpg 6555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,998 mi
Last recorded39,998 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 131W
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelMotorhome
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,555cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front no.plate damaged.steering has some play.bodywork has some corrosion.o/s/r brake readings slightly low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front upper suspension arms have slight play at inner bushes

front number plate starting to loose its laminating but not yet to fail criteria

o/s/f roof marker inop

Fail 12 Jan 2009 38,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front upper suspension arms have slight play at inner bushes

front number plate starting to loose its laminating but not yet to fail criteria

o/s/f roof marker inop

Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,813 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pump drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front upper suspension arms have slight play in inner bushes

front number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to fail criteria.(laminating starting to peal)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,070 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,993 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2005 37,913 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

alternative lighting switches fitted

exaust system badly made+welded,temporary repairs and slight blows

nearside front anti roll bar to chassis bolt incorrect but secure

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome?

Based on 1,534 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
877
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Direction indicator not working 22
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RHA 131W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome in Cream with a 6,555cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RHA 131W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 45 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RHA 131W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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