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R381 BTC

1998 Chevrolet Luv

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Luv99,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 BTC
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,597 miles

rear section of exhaust will need replacing very soon due to corrosion

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Luv?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,206
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 133
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 114
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
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R381 BTC is a 1998 Chevrolet Luv in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Luv models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 99,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Luv fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R381 BTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Luv typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Luv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R381 BTC is a 1998 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R381 BTC safe to buy?

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