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XGZ 454

1972 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGZ 454
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,095 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,541 miles

oil leak

play at steering wheel

play in both front wheel bearings

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight exhaust leak

steering component has slight seepage

steering pivot point has slight play offside

Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

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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XGZ 454 is a 1972 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGZ 454, 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 54 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGZ 454 registered?

XGZ 454 is a 1972 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is XGZ 454 safe to buy?

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