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R278 MEH

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 MEH
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,050 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 41,032 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,933 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

general vehicle condition-corroded

oil leak

rear diff seal

Pass 4 May 2011 40,387 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,922 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar bracket nut loose

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,111 miles

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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R278 MEH is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 55,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R278 MEH, 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 29 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R278 MEH registered?

R278 MEH is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R278 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 MEH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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