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P831 HDU

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,559 mi
Last recorded27,559 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome44,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 HDU
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 27,559 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight surface corrosion on various chassis ,suspension , braking components

Fail 24 Oct 2023 27,491 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight surface corrosion on various chassis ,suspension , braking components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,338 miles

Front slight deterioration on number plate

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,237 miles

slight surface corrosion various under vehicle brake, suspension and chassis members

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer surface cracking on tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

slight oil contamination underside of engine

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,755 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall slight deteriation

service brake performance only just met 50%

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,316 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

cracking on o/s/r outer tyre wall (no ply or cords)

slight damage to n/s mirror glass/plastic cover

Pass 19 Jul 2014 25,769 miles

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

surface cracking on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,400 miles

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

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

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

surface cracking on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 6 Jun 2013 25,400 miles

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

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

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

surface cracking on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,029 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 25,010 miles

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

various outline marker lamps inop

Pass 25 May 2011 24,526 miles

brake pipes across rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 23,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,843 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

deep cracking on n/s/r outer & o/s/r outer tyre walls - no ply or cords

Pass 11 May 2009 23,223 miles

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

slight surface cracking on n/s/r and o/s/r outter wall of tyres

Fail 11 May 2009 23,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight surface cracking on n/s/r and o/s/r outter wall of tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2007 20,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

slight cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r outer tyre walls

slight deterioration on front number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

slight cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r outer tyre walls

slight deterioration on front number plate

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,852 miles

all advisory items still outstanding from test no.291947706232

Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

handbrake cable adjuster slightly fouling underside

slight surface cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r outter tyre walls

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome?

Based on 1,534 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
877
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Direction indicator not working 22
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P831 HDU is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P831 HDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P831 HDU is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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