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R931 WPU

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,890 mi
Last recorded170,890 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up43,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 WPU
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelPick Up
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 170,890 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

indicators flashing slightly fast

slight free play in steering wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2018 170,890 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

indicators flashing slightly fast

slight free play in steering wheel

Pass 5 May 2017 165,111 miles

ball joint dust boots showing signs of deteriation

drivers door mirror loose

indicators slightly fast

park brake eiffeciency is just met

slight play in steering

wishbone bushes showing signs of perishing

Fail 5 May 2017 165,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ball joint dust boots showing signs of deteriation

drivers door mirror loose

indicators slightly fast

park brake eiffeciency is just met

slight play in steering

wishbone bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 163,703 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 163,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 161,525 miles

Off side front brake sticking slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2009 161,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 161,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 158,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 157,760 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up?

Based on 1,483 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,967
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Stop lamp not working 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
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R931 WPU is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 43,343 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 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R931 WPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R931 WPU is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Pick Up, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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