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L173 WAH

1994 Chevrolet Blazer

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

132,990 mi
Last recorded132,990 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 WAH
MakeChevrolet
ModelBlazer
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 132,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad engine oil leak

both nearside and offside headlamps starting to tarnish

nearside front bumper mounting adrift

Fail 12 Dec 2013 132,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad engine oil leak

both nearside and offside headlamps starting to tarnish

nearside front bumper mounting adrift

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,766 miles

nearside front bumper bolt loose

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

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

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

bad oil leak

nearside and offside front brake hose metal pipes starting to corrode

offside rear outer door handle loose

Fail 10 Dec 2012 129,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

bad oil leak

nearside and offside front brake hose metal pipes starting to corrode

nearside front bumper bolt loose

offside rear outer door handle loose

Pass 8 Dec 2011 124,770 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 124,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,150 miles

Brake warning light staying on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OS rear wing corroded through, front wheelarches corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 193,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear wing panel corroded through

Fail 9 Dec 2009 116,452 miles

Corrosion OS rear wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Metal parts of front flexi brake pipes

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leaks/rear diff leak

Possible rear bearing noise noticed on road test

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,452 miles

Corrosion OS rear wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Metal parts of front flexi brake pipes

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leaks/rear diff leak

Possible rear bearing noise noticed on road test

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 112,440 miles

Brake warning light staying on.

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 112,440 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake warning light staying on.

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,195 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 105,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 105,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine oil leak

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear handbrake cable split N S

Pass 22 Dec 2006 961,162 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2006 96,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Blazer?

Based on 912 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
2,055
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
fog lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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L173 WAH is a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Blazer fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L173 WAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Blazer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Chevrolet Blazer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L173 WAH is a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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