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P140 FFP

1997 Chevrolet Gmc

Black Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,579 mi
Last recorded93,579 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc87,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 FFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,729 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer tread

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer tread

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

no fog light on 7 pin trailer socket

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,453 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc?

Based on 1,666 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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P140 FFP is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc in Black with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 87,221 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 Chevrolet Gmc fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P140 FFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P140 FFP registered?

P140 FFP is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P140 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 FFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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