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B449 FTU

1984 Chevrolet Silverado

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,095 mi
Last recorded34,095 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB449 FTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSilverado
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 34,095 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside FUEL TANK SUPPORT CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 34,090 miles

FUEL TANK BRACKET CORRODED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 34,083 miles

FUEL TANK BRACKET CORRODED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 34,051 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside FUEL TANK BRACKET CORRODED

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,050 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank brace corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2021 34,050 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ball joint to steering box slight freeplay

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank brace corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2020 34,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside fuel tankbrace corroded

Offside Rear shocker bush

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,050 miles

Rear Fuel tank strap exessivley corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 34,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lower steering columb (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts manifold (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank strap exessivley corroded

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Silverado?

Based on 2,339 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
2,629
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
fog lamp not working 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 21
Direction indicator incorrect colour 19
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B449 FTU is a 1984 Chevrolet Silverado in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B449 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Chevrolet Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B449 FTU registered?

B449 FTU is a 1984 Chevrolet Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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