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Y597 XGS

2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto67,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 XGS
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at all joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

fuel pipe above tank damp

Fail 20 Feb 2018 124,307 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at all joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

fuel pipe above tank damp

Pass 16 Feb 2017 122,887 miles

Nearside Handbrake poor performance (compared to offside)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 122,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Handbrake poor performance (compared to offside)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 119,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,947 miles

n/s/f idler arm bush worn slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,830 miles

n/s/f idler arm bush worn slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 102,817 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f idler arm bush worn slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 96,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

o/s front bump stop breaking up

wear in n/s front steering idler

wear in o/s front steering idler

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,194 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

o/s front bump stop breaking up

wear in n/s front steering idler

wear in o/s front steering idler

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,734 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,734 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

leak on rear diff

o/s front bump stop split

slight wear in o/s front steering idler joint

sliight leak on rear of gearbox

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,143 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak on back of gearbox

slight wear in o/s steering idler

Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,143 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak on back of gearbox

slight wear in o/s steering idler

Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,249 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 81,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 77,562 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake travel getting high.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel getting high.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,633 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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Y597 XGS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y597 XGS, 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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Y597 XGS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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