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WAR 976W

1981 Chevrolet Gmc

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,805 mi
Last recorded31,805 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 976W
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,500 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 30,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

park brake spring return weak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 29,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,125 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012
Pass 21 May 2008 17,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 17,444 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 16,884 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,286 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc?

Based on 1,666 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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WAR 976W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAR 976W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAR 976W registered?

WAR 976W is a 1981 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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