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W242 XTM

2000 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Green Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,840 mi
Last recorded81,840 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto80,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 XTM
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,840 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,155 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,155 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,282 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside inner CV boot leaking grease

nearside mirror loose

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside inner CV boot leaking grease

nearside mirror loose

offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,672 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 38,144 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 38,143 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,410 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto?

Based on 5,489 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
3,970
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 359
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
parking brake recording little or no effort 274
Headlamp aim too high 196
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W242 XTM is a 2000 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Green with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 80,130 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 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W242 XTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W242 XTM is a 2000 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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