Skip to main content
Pass Your MOT

1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1966, based on 61 real MOT test results.

86.9%
Pass Rate
13.1%
Fail Rate
61
Total Tests
41,004
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 86.9% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 41,004 miles on the odometer. With a 13.1% failure rate, the 1966 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 1.6% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 1.6%. Tyres follows at 1.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (61 tests)

Top failures specific to 1966 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

View as table
MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road1.6%1
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.6%1
3Tyres1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 41,004 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.40% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.40% per 10K miTyres0.40% per 10K mi
View as table
Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.401.6%1
Lamps & Electrical0.401.6%1
Tyres0.401.6%1

Mileage Statistics

41,004
Mean
26,203
Median
17,846
25th Percentile
83,130
75th Percentile
3.19% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 86.9% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 41,004 miles on the odometer. With a 13.1% failure rate, the 1966 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 41,004 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.6% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 1.6% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 1.6% of failures

Tyres issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 1966 Chevrolet Gmc Unclassified models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Share via WhatsApp Share on Facebook Report Issue