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VUJ 974Y

1983 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUJ 974Y
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,045 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 89,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,909 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 84,523 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,018 miles

advise o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner egde

advise very slight play at steering box

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,307 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,959 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 18,959 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Silverado?

Based on 1,249 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
2,428
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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VUJ 974Y is a 1983 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUJ 974Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 43 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VUJ 974Y is a 1983 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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