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ULA 231W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,786 mi
Last recorded13,786 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 231W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2025 13,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 13,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 13,630 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 13,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 13,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 13,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 13,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 12,881 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,771 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 12,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,149 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,736 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,463 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,971 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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ULA 231W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ULA 231W, 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

How do I check the history of ULA 231W?

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What year was ULA 231W registered?

ULA 231W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULA 231W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 231W shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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