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OSL 230

1957 Chevrolet Gmc Belair

Yellow Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1957 Chevrolet Gmc Belair18,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 230
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBelair
Year1957
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,064 miles

Vehicle has corrosion in n/s/r sill.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,062 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Vehicle has corrosion in n/s/r sill.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,206 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear outrigger corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outrigger corroded

steering damper rubber bushes worn

Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,739 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outrigger corroded

steering damper rubber bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 62,723 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Belair?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
510
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Stop lamp not working 17
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 14
brake application uneven 13
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OSL 230 is a 1957 Chevrolet Gmc Belair in Yellow with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1957 Chevrolet Gmc Belair models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 18,698 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 Chevrolet Gmc Belair fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSL 230, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Belair typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 69 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Belair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OSL 230 is a 1957 Chevrolet Gmc Belair, first registered on 1 July 1957.

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