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2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto67,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 NLK
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement At brake drum (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank support strap damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2021 105,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch broken

fuel tank damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2021 105,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch broken

fuel tank damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,576 miles

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

Nearside Steering idler play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,079 miles

Rear rear brake pipe croaded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cat rattling but still ok

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,866 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not tested

exhaust main box baffles loose

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,951 miles

all brake discs rusty (possible lack of use)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,426 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,631 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 27,658 miles

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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Y266 NLK is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y266 NLK, 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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Y266 NLK is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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