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S243 MFC

1999 General Motors Chevrolet

White Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,281 mi
Last recorded38,281 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 General Motors Chevrolet71,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 MFC
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,281 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,310 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

outer sills have plastic covers over them

washers poor weak

Fail 30 Jan 2007 34,824 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 30,706 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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S243 MFC is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 71,359 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 S243 MFC, 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 27 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S243 MFC registered?

S243 MFC is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S243 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 MFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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