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L31 USA

1996 Chevrolet Gmc

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,041 mi
Last recorded196,041 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc60,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 USA
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 196,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 188,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 182,624 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 182,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 174,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 18 May 2018 170,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel slight play detected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres starting to crack in between tread

Pass 8 Apr 2017 169,227 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 168,919 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 168,792 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 167,834 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 165,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 163,849 miles

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

Oil leak

front wrap round ind/lens side repeaters

Fail 17 Mar 2011 163,849 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front wrap round ind/lens side repeaters

Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,840 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 160,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 155,323 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 155,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 143,347 miles

No additional front side repeaters fitted

Slight play in nearside and offside inner tie rod ends

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 27 Feb 2007 143,347 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Can just see front indicators from stated point at rear of vehicle.(Advise side repeater lamps fitted.)

Front suspension anti-roll bar mounting rubbers are perrishing and are starting to split.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play detected in nearside+offside steering inner track rod ends.

Rear of engine by bell housing is wet with oil.

Slight play detected in offside front steering idler.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,932 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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L31 USA is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 60,388 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 L31 USA, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L31 USA is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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