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H397 MHJ

1990 Chevrolet Gmc

Black Petrol 7400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,883 mi
Last recorded125,883 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Chevrolet Gmc94,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 MHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate incorrect american style plates fitted to vehicle (6.3.1a)

gearbox cross member bolt missing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,447 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2015 109,249 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,088 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 84,087 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,388 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc?

Based on 1,666 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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H397 MHJ is a 1990 Chevrolet Gmc in Black with a 7,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 Chevrolet Gmc models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 94,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H397 MHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H397 MHJ registered?

H397 MHJ is a 1990 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H397 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H397 MHJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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