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S499 AAW

1998 General Motors Chevrolet

Black Petrol 5666cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,738 mi
Last recorded71,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 General Motors Chevrolet75,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 AAW
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,666cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 69,178 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 69,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,849 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 96,504 miles

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

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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S499 AAW is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet in Black with a 5,666cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,386 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 S499 AAW, 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 28 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S499 AAW registered?

S499 AAW is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S499 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 AAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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