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NWY 397V

1996 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1996 General Motors Chevrolet72,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 397V
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 73,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 73,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 73,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 71,744 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 12 Apr 2014 71,095 miles

handbrake just passed 17%

Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,788 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake hose slightty twisted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,302 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 65,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NWY 397V is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWY 397V, 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 NWY 397V registered?

NWY 397V is a 1996 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is NWY 397V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWY 397V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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