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T55 VET

1999 General Motors Chevrolet

Yellow Petrol 5665cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,013 mi
Last recorded60,013 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 General Motors Chevrolet71,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 VET
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,665cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,013 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

middle wiring by exhaust pipes / oxygen sensers /close to pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,335 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both oxygen / catalyst senser wires very close / exhaust / fire hazard???

brake disc surfaces worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 55,335 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both oxygen / catalyst senser wires very close / exhaust / fire hazard???

brake disc surfaces worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,098 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,098 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 50,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,919 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,400 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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T55 VET is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet in Yellow with a 5,665cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T55 VET, 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 T55 VET registered?

T55 VET is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T55 VET safe to buy?

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