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PTF 917X

1981 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,273 mi
Last recorded95,273 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 General Motors Chevrolet62,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 917X
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,106 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 94,622 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 94,125 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,104 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shocks (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leek

Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shocks (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

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

body very rusty

water leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 92,501 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes wornon all shocks (2.7.4)

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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PTF 917X is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTF 917X, 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.

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What year was PTF 917X registered?

PTF 917X is a 1981 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PTF 917X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTF 917X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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