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M197 TOB

1995 General Motors Chevrolet

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 General Motors Chevrolet69,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 TOB
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,641 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 69,999 miles

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

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

battery insquare

Fail 17 May 2012 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery insquare

Pass 12 May 2011 67,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 67,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 67,128 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 67,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 62,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,544 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,544 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M197 TOB is a 1995 General Motors Chevrolet in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M197 TOB, 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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What year was M197 TOB registered?

M197 TOB is a 1995 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M197 TOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 TOB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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