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AM53 ABZ

2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Gold Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 ABZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,077 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Malibu?

Based on 535 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,760
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
fog lamp missing 13
Stop lamp not working 10
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AM53 ABZ is a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu in Gold with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Malibu fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 ABZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Malibu typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 22 years old, this Chevrolet Malibu is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM53 ABZ is a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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