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R163 YJU

1998 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,180 mi
Last recorded82,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 General Motors Chevrolet75,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 YJU
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,142 miles

o.s. wing mirror slightly damaged

temporary front number plate fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,544 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 78,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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R163 YJU is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,386 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 General Motors Chevrolet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R163 YJU, 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 28 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 R163 YJU registered?

R163 YJU is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R163 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 YJU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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