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Y138 BFS

2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,961 mi
Last recorded34,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto67,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 BFS
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,248 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y138 BFS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y138 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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Y138 BFS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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