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N18 DRM

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Gold Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado91,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 DRM
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,971 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,052 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,191 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,580 miles

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,580 miles

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

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,201 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,198 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,501 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,501 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,137 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 60,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,767 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

center stop light inop

washer weak on screen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,079 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,253 miles

both front shock absorber's damp.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,018 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 18,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shox very damp

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,898
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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N18 DRM is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado in Gold with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 91,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Colorado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N18 DRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N18 DRM is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for N18 DRM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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