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WTW 20W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Purple Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,583 mi
Last recorded40,583 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 20W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,913 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 39,911 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement cable fouling on exhuast (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at front brake hose - due to brake hose not secure (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling chassis and at bracket (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

slight play in all wheel bearings

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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WTW 20W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Purple with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTW 20W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTW 20W registered?

WTW 20W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is WTW 20W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTW 20W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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