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P720 ORF

1996 Chevrolet Gmc

Black Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

189,968 mi
Last recorded189,968 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc60,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 ORF
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 189,968 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 189,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure nut insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not ilumiated (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 187,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 187,876 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts u bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 183,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 183,358 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking at n/s of engine on to exhaust manifold (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 177,975 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 177,910 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering idler (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 173,008 miles

hand brake release knob broken

Fail 6 Aug 2018 173,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

hand brake release knob broken

Fail 10 Mar 2017 172,883 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure in wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Park brake release handle broken, difficult to operate

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

\Rear brake hose ferule rusty but not to excess

Pass 2 Mar 2017 172,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 172,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 170,915 miles

offside/nearside rear shoch absorber have slight play at lower bushes

under the car covered by under car sealer

Pass 15 May 2013 168,964 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

offside/nearside front suspension have slight play at bushes

Fail 15 May 2013 168,964 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

offside/nearside front suspension have slight play at bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 163,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 156,212 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

fr discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 156,212 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

fr discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 154,981 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 154,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 153,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil cooler pipes slight leak

general chassis rusty

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 151,540 miles

ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPES WEEPING

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 151,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 148,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

poor view o/s mirror

Fail 17 Mar 2006 148,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

poor view from offside mirror

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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P720 ORF is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc in Black with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 60,388 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 P720 ORF, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P720 ORF is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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