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WIB 3004

1997 General Motors Chevrolet

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,374 mi
Last recorded63,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 General Motors Chevrolet55,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 3004
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelChevrolet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 63,374 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,758 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 62,167 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both near and offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,092 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both near and offside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,714 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,186 miles

Centre steering damper leaking

Front headlamp reflectors starting to tarnish

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

fuel pipi starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,449 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear diff seal slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,932 miles

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

n/s/r/ outer tyre sidewall slight perishing

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2014 48,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r/ outer tyre sidewall slight perishing

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,404 miles

All rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated/damaged but no cords exposed

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated/damaged but no cords exposed

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,575 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,575 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,401 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,348 miles

ALL tyres showing signs of perishing/cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

general surface rust on all of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2006 36,513 miles

Front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

N/S/F tyre wall starting to perish.

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

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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WIB 3004 is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 General Motors Chevrolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 55,240 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 WIB 3004, 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 29 years old, this General Motors Chevrolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WIB 3004 is a 1997 General Motors Chevrolet, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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