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R57 GNK

1997 Chevrolet Pick Up

Green Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Pick Up106,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 GNK
MakeChevrolet
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,609 miles

Front sidelights flickering

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ manifold join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 107,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,314 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,712 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 101,712 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,079 miles

Minor fuel leak from injector leak off pipe

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,625 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 74,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,895 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Pick Up?

Based on 2,804 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,786
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 84
fog lamp not working 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
position lamp(s) not working 50
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R57 GNK is a 1997 Chevrolet Pick Up in Green with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Pick Up fails its MOT is leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R57 GNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R57 GNK registered?

R57 GNK is a 1997 Chevrolet Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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