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TBZ 227

1978 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1978 General Motors Chevrolet18,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 227
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 86,079 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour os and ns rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached lower inner bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PAS Belt fouling on front frame

main beam aim too high

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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TBZ 227 is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 18,790 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 TBZ 227, 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 48 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 TBZ 227?

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What year was TBZ 227 registered?

TBZ 227 is a 1978 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is TBZ 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 227 shows 3 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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