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T818 JLH

1999 General Motors Chevrolet

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 General Motors Chevrolet71,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 JLH
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 90,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 89,887 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,805 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 89,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp doesn't work when side lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" std blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 89,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced When switched to main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,887 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 26 May 2015 86,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Cracking on fuel cap seal.

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear n/s axle oil seal leaking.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,670 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,314 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 72,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,144 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 64,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,864 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 59,712 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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T818 JLH is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T818 JLH, 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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T818 JLH is a 1999 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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