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WX51 VJN

2001 Chevrolet Luv

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 VJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 97,804 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside osf tyre worn on inside edge

clutch pedal rubber insecure

fuel pipes corroded

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

osf wing corroded

rear diff leaking

rear tailgate glass missing

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all over body and chassis corrosion

oil leak from rear diff

wear inside edge osf tyre

wear outside edge of osf tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2014 92,848 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all over body and chassis corrosion

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

wear inside edge osf tyre

wear outside edge of osf tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,415 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak at filter

oil leak rear diff

Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,756 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak at filter

oil leak rear diff

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

emergency fuel cap fitted

rear diff leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

emergency fuel cap fitted

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 55,868 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,637 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,637 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both front tyres low and both cracked on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,729 miles

nearside rear lense broken but does not affect any other lights

Fail 19 Sep 2008 47,729 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside rear lense broken but does not affect any other lights

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,152 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both front tyres scrubed on outer and inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2006 29,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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WX51 VJN is a 2001 Chevrolet Luv in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX51 VJN, 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 25 years old, this Chevrolet Luv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX51 VJN is a 2001 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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