CarVerify

Free Car Check

T497 BWL

1998 General Motors Chevrolet

White Diesel 6500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,730 mi
Last recorded45,730 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 General Motors Chevrolet75,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this General Motors
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 BWL
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,079 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,345 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,294 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
Full General Motors Chevrolet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T497 BWL is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T497 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T497 BWL?

You can check the full history of T497 BWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T497 BWL registered?

T497 BWL is a 1998 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T497 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 BWL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T497 BWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T497 BWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.