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R617 CCY

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

White Gas bi-fuel 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,767 mi
Last recorded69,767 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 CCY
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,767 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 67,949 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front arms and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,842 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,765 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 63,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,910 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 56,540 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 56,537 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,409 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted at time of test

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,846 miles

Covers fitted at mot

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 37,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

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

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)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Unknown?

Based on 642 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
905
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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R617 CCY is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown in White with a 4,290cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R617 CCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R617 CCY is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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