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YJD 919T

1978 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,790 mi
Last recorded18,790 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 General Motors Chevrolet18,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJD 919T
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

handbrake cables slightly chafed

steering ram/damper damp

Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,593 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres stating to perish and crack on sidewalls but no cords visible

Fail 14 Jul 2010 16,593 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres stating to perish and crack on sidewalls but no cords visible

Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,312 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 9 Jul 2009 16,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,954 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,563 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,181 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre very low on tread on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2006 15,174 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre very low on tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,579 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread on outer edge

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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YJD 919T is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJD 919T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJD 919T registered?

YJD 919T is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is YJD 919T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJD 919T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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