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W331 RHU

2000 Chevrolet Luv

Turquoise Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,642 mi
Last recorded127,642 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Chevrolet Luv117,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 RHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 127,632 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 125,420 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 125,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

welding repairs under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2011 113,051 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 113,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 109,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 109,009 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 108,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,705 miles

front brake pads low

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Fail 26 Mar 2009 101,705 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads low

underside of vehicle slightly muddy

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 94,396 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,601 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 85,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r handbrake reading low

salt corosion on brake pipes

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Mar 2006 77,419 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 77,419 miles

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

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

child seat fitted o/side rear

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Luv?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,206
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 133
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 114
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
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W331 RHU is a 2000 Chevrolet Luv in Turquoise with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Chevrolet Luv models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 117,217 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 Luv fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W331 RHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W331 RHU is a 2000 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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