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R281 FND

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,978 mi
Last recorded54,978 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 FND
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,978 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R281 FND is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R281 FND, 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 R281 FND registered?

R281 FND is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R281 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 FND shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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