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Y117 BFS

2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto67,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 BFS
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 50,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,239 miles

advisory both rear tyre treads getting low in centre

advisory cuts on treads of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

advisory high level brake light innop

advisory slight play in o/s/r hub assembly

Fail 26 Sep 2008 48,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advisory both rear tyre treads getting low in centre

advisory cuts on treads of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

advisory high level brake light innop

advisory slight play in o/s/r hub assembly

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,050 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 38,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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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Y117 BFS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 67,995 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 Y117 BFS, 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 25 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y117 BFS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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