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VET 57V

1982 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,013 mi
Last recorded59,013 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 General Motors Chevrolet53,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 57V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,924 miles

general body corrosion but not excessive

Fail 10 Mar 2020 57,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general body corrosion but not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,760 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 56,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 56,477 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes perished

chassis corroded

front coil springs rusty

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,218 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

extensive underside corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

extensive underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,798 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 54,507 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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VET 57V is a 1982 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1982 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 53,396 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 VET 57V, 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 44 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VET 57V registered?

VET 57V is a 1982 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is VET 57V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 57V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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