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N205 VLJ

1996 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,600 mi
Last recorded39,600 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 General Motors Chevrolet72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 VLJ
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,600 miles

Play in steering joints

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,582 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering joints

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 31,577 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 31,557 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,628 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 30,618 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,208 miles

Battery insecure

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,086 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2008 26,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,898 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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N205 VLJ is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 72,838 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 N205 VLJ, 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 30 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N205 VLJ registered?

N205 VLJ is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N205 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 VLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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