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R508 KMV

1998 General Motors Chevrolet

Purple Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,617 mi
Last recorded36,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 General Motors Chevrolet75,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 KMV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,617 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R508 KMV is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet in Purple with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R508 KMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R508 KMV registered?

R508 KMV is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R508 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 KMV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R508 KMV have outstanding finance?

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