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XRU 514S

1978 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,126 mi
Last recorded42,126 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 General Motors Chevrolet18,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 514S
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 53,939 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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XRU 514S is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 18,790 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 XRU 514S, 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 48 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRU 514S registered?

XRU 514S is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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