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RL03 OFP

2003 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

270,820 mi
Last recorded270,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 General Motors Chevrolet57,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 OFP
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 270,820 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 254,885 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crossover pipe excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

oil leak from steering cooler

Fail 3 May 2023 254,883 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crossover pipe excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from steering cooler

Pass 28 Mar 2022 251,049 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 251,049 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 240,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 225,360 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 207,433 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect some metal rigid brake pipes due to spring type metal protective shielding.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 197,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 184,465 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 172,201 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 172,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 159,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 144,904 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 131,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 119,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,660 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 94,928 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 16 Dec 2009 94,928 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,901 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2007 71,931 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 54,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,225 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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RL03 OFP is a 2003 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 57,455 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 General Motors Chevrolet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 OFP, 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 23 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RL03 OFP is a 2003 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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