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R998 DTU

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,185 mi
Last recorded192,185 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 DTU
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2005 192,185 miles

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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R998 DTU is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R998 DTU, 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.

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What year was R998 DTU registered?

R998 DTU is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R998 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 DTU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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