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R941 XRB

1997 Chevrolet Gmc

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,834 mi
Last recorded37,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc87,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 XRB
MakeChevrolet
ModelGmc
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 37,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 37,384 miles

Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 37,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,616 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 35,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,605 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,605 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres excessively perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres perished but no ply visible.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,249 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyre sidewalls badly perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Rear brake disc faces scored

Suspect rear brake pads low material

Pass 12 May 2015 33,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf/osf tyres perrishing

nsr tyre perrishing

off side front and off side rear brake pads evidence of heat

prop shaft brake fitted

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

rear diff leaking

rear quarter damage

slight play near side front lower ball joint

slight play off side front upper ball joint

Fail 2 May 2014 33,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished at side walls

nearside outer tyre perished at side wall

Pass 2 May 2014 33,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished at side walls

nearside outer tyre perished at side wall

Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,421 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,679 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,939 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc?

Based on 1,666 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
1,736
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
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R941 XRB is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 87,221 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R941 XRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R941 XRB registered?

R941 XRB is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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