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R944 BAY

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,177 mi
Last recorded49,177 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 BAY
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,571 miles

front brake pads close to 1.5mm limit †off side rear brake pads close to 1.5mm limit

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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R944 BAY is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R944 BAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R944 BAY registered?

R944 BAY is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R944 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R944 BAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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