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K17 EKK

1997 Chevrolet Gmc

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc87,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 EKK
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 119,817 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 119,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 117,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 114,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,348 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 112,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,809 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 108,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,877 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,808 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to chassis area

Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,235 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 97,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,056 miles

signs of oil leakage from gearbox rear seal

slight play in offside front steering idler

Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of oil leakage from gearbox rear seal

slight play in offside front steering idler

Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,476 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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K17 EKK is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 87,221 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 Chevrolet Gmc fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K17 EKK, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K17 EKK is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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