CarVerify

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto car check

Is the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto reliable? We analysed 5,489 real MOT tests across 445 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 5,489 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.1%
Typical Mileage
78,910mi
Annual Mileage
3,970mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
28yrs

The Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake lever has no reserve travel, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto.

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

68.1%
2001
70.4%
2000
68.9%
1999
70.6%
1998

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 359
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
parking brake recording little or no effort 274
Headlamp aim too high 196
Stop lamp not working 187
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185
position lamp(s) not working 175
Headlamp insecure 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 157

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,881 mi/yr
Typical
3,970 mi/yr
Average
4,882 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,709 mi/yr

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2001 1,824 68.1% 49,505 67,995 90,257
2000 1,516 70.4% 61,368 80,130 100,088
1999 1,933 68.9% 68,450 88,166 111,286
1998 214 70.6% 62,634 76,452 103,300

How Long Does a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Last?

Based on 445 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.5 years
Median
13.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
28 years

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
78,910 mi
75th Percentile
101,435 mi
95th Percentile
141,140 mi
Max Recorded
958,759 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
1998

70.6% MOT pass rate from 214 tests

Year to avoid
2001

68.1% MOT pass rate from 1,824 tests

The best year to buy a used Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is 1998, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.6% across 214 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto THIS CAR 69.1% 5,489 78,910 mi 28 yrs
Chevrolet Gmc Corvette 84.5% 19,643 54,900 mi 62 yrs
Chevrolet Gmc Camaro 80% 9,912 66,600 mi 59 yrs
Chevrolet Gmc Camaro V6 Auto 77.1% 1,784 103,414 mi 28 yrs
Suzuki Swace Sz-t HEV CVT 89.9% 3,914 32,770 mi — yrs

Compared to the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette (84.5% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Gmc Camaro (80.0% pass rate), the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.

Found a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Should you buy a used Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto?

The Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.1% across 5,489 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto are parking brake lever has no reserve travel (359 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (308), and brake pipe excessively corroded (302). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto owner drives around 3,970 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto reliable?
Based on 5,489 MOT tests, the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto has a 69.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake lever has no reserve travel, parking brake: efficiency below requirements, and brake pipe excessively corroded. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto do per year?
The typical Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto does around 3,970 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto last?
Most Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto models stay on UK roads for around 28 years based on our analysis of 445 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is 1998 with a 70.6% pass rate across 214 tests.