Chevrolet Gmc Unknown (1987)

503 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.4% first-time pass rate

1987 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

CarHunch analysed 503 real MOT records for the 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.6% below UK average
0.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
93,359
typical mileage
24,529–93,359 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (98%) 493 0.4% 0
Diesel (2%) 8 0% 0
Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) 1 0% 0
LPG (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,529
low mileage
93,359
typical
93,359
high mileage

Half of all 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown vehicles fall between 24,529 and 93,359 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 50%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 37.5%
    Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
  • 37.5%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 37.5%
    Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
  • 25%
    Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 25%
    Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play play on limit
  • 25%
    windows dont opperate
  • 25%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.

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