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R215 MJW

1998 General Motors Chevrolet

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,321 mi
Last recorded57,321 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 General Motors Chevrolet75,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MJW
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 57,321 miles

Offside Front Slight rusting on brake pipes. Also slight engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Apr 2022 57,281 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm triangle shape part complete with ball joint . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,902 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,782 miles

Central Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 54,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,453 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear diff seal slight leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 48,152 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,152 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R215 MJW is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R215 MJW, 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.

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What year was R215 MJW registered?

R215 MJW is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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