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R575 ORU

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,477 mi
Last recorded31,477 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 ORU
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 31,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 30,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 30,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 29,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 28,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,140 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 28,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,306 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

head light aim at maximum limit

sills covered by mouldings

wheel centers covering nuts

Fail 10 Nov 2010 25,059 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

head light aim at maximum limit

sills covered by mouldings

wheel centers covering nuts

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,167 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,875 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 20,875 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 18,390 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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R575 ORU is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R575 ORU, 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 R575 ORU registered?

R575 ORU is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R575 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 ORU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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