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XJI 5498

1979 Chevrolet Gmc Impala

Red Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,337 mi
Last recorded25,337 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5498
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelImpala
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 249,087 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2009 24,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 23,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 23,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Impala?

Based on 1,030 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 18
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
position lamp(s) not working 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 15
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XJI 5498 is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Impala in Red with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Impala fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJI 5498, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Impala typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 47 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Impala is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJI 5498 registered?

XJI 5498 is a 1979 Chevrolet Gmc Impala, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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