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P501 HAY

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado135,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 HAY
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 189,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering linkage.

Tank straps corroded.

Underbody heavily corroded.

Fail 2 May 2025 189,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting area holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering linkage.

Tank straps corroded.

Underbody heavily corroded.

Pass 2 May 2024 187,928 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside front steering box arm ball joint slightly worn. (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 186,747 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 184,997 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear outer to inner sill panels corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 181,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 174,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advice n/s rear vehicle body corroded

advice slight brake bind at n/s rear brake

advice slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

advice slight corrosion on fuel pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2017 173,703 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advice n/s front brake bind

advice n/s rear brake bind

advice n/s vehicle body corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 173,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advice n/s front brake bind

advice n/s rear brake bind

advice n/s vehicle body corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 172,387 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 172,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 170,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 168,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 166,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 163,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 163,355 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,321 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear surface of nearside front disc

Pass 5 Nov 2010 158,462 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc pitted and scored on inner face

n/s/f tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2010 158,462 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f disc pitted and scored on inner face

n/s/f tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2009 155,799 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/rear fog lamp inop

Fail 27 Nov 2009 155,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/rear fog lamp inop

Fail 7 Sep 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 150,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 140,699 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 135,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 129,270 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Silverado?

Based on 1,249 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
2,428
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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P501 HAY is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 135,841 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 Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P501 HAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P501 HAY is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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