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J8 PEM

1999 General Motors Chevrolet

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,764 mi
Last recorded162,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 General Motors Chevrolet71,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PEM
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 162,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 156,185 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 149,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 145,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 143,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,691 miles

all brake hose furrules becoming corroded

all brake pipes becoming corroded

parking brake lever travel long

parking brake squealing when operated

transmission oil pan leaking fluid

Fail 22 Jun 2011 133,580 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake hose furrules becoming corroded

all brake pipes becoming corroded

front brake discs and pads becoming worn

parking brake lever travel long

parking brake squealing when operated

transmission oil pan leaking fluid

Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 72,631 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 72,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

some imbalance at front brakes possibly associated with corrosion at discs

Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some imbalance at front brakes possibly associated with corrosion at discs

How Reliable is the General Motors Chevrolet?

Based on 10,021 MOT tests across 1,326 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,004
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 272
Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
parking brake recording little or no effort 157
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 144
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J8 PEM is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 71,359 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a General Motors Chevrolet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 PEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Chevrolet typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 27 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J8 PEM registered?

J8 PEM is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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