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ULB 241W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,356 mi
Last recorded45,356 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 241W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 45,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,275 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 45,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight dent on o/s rear outer wheel rim.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 44,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 44,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,741 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,697 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 241W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 241W, 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.

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What year was ULB 241W registered?

ULB 241W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ULB 241W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 241W shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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