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S961 UOF

1998 General Motors Chevrolet

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,112 mi
Last recorded83,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 General Motors Chevrolet75,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 UOF
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 83,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,741 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 82,740 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 82,145 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 82,145 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion off side inner wheel arch

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 80,880 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion off side inner wheel arch

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 77,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,424 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,798 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,709 miles

nearside front steering idler slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,006 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,269 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,350 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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S961 UOF is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S961 UOF, 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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S961 UOF is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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