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ULB 197W

1980 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,583 mi
Last recorded48,583 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 General Motors Chevrolet64,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 197W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,583 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 47,779 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 47,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,686 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 47,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ULB 197W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ULB 197W, 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 ULB 197W?

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What year was ULB 197W registered?

ULB 197W is a 1980 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is ULB 197W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 197W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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