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819 VG

1978 Chevrolet El Camino

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,339 mi
Last recorded93,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2005
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Vehicle Details

Registration819 VG
MakeChevrolet
ModelEl Camino
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2005 93,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet El Camino?

Based on 571 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
558
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 9
Direction indicator incorrect colour 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 7
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819 VG is a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet El Camino fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 819 VG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet El Camino typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 48 years old, this Chevrolet El Camino is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 819 VG registered?

819 VG is a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is 819 VG safe to buy?

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