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M138 SWP

1995 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 General Motors Chevrolet69,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 SWP
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 87,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2023 86,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flange joint at manifold leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop worn

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler - some movement visible when rocking steering but not considered excessive at time of test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tyre - remould tyre - rubber peeling slightly at sidewalls - no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 79,237 miles

Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre remold tread peeling on sidewalls no cords visible

Pass 14 May 2018 66,761 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine breathing heavy

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play as marked (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 May 2018 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both joints from steering, (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine breathing heavy

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play as marked (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,709 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres sidewalls perished

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,799 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,831 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,781 miles

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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M138 SWP is a 1995 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 69,067 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 M138 SWP, 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 31 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M138 SWP is a 1995 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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