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XGH 475W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,663 mi
Last recorded42,663 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGH 475W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 42,663 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 42,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,990 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 38,980 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 37,285 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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XGH 475W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGH 475W, 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

How do I check the history of XGH 475W?

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What year was XGH 475W registered?

XGH 475W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 23 January 1981.

Is XGH 475W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGH 475W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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