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R27 BCC

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 4299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 BCC
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 124,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 121,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 118,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,435 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 114,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 113,588 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 112,747 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 108,323 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,242 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,790 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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R27 BCC is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 4,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R27 BCC, 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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R27 BCC is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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