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CFM 727W

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 5737cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,926 mi
Last recorded39,926 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this General Motors
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 727W
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,737cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 39,922 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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CFM 727W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 5,737cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CFM 727W, 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 CFM 727W?

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What year was CFM 727W registered?

CFM 727W is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is CFM 727W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFM 727W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CFM 727W have outstanding finance?

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