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GRU 837V

1980 General Motors Unknown

White Petrol 1720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,591 mi
Last recorded19,591 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 837V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 19,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 19,429 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 19,422 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,408 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 19,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,219 miles

Offside Rear perishing

How Reliable is the General Motors Unknown?

Based on 818 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
3,570
Miles/Year
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 6
brake recording little or no effort 5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4
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GRU 837V is a 1980 General Motors Unknown in White with a 1,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a General Motors Unknown fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRU 837V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GRU 837V?

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What year was GRU 837V registered?

GRU 837V is a 1980 General Motors Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is GRU 837V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRU 837V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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