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Y598 XGS

2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,093 mi
Last recorded108,093 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto67,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 XGS
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

hand brake on minimum pass 16%

Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,221 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 107,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,678 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,678 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,105 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,886 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,812 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,315 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers door mirror damaged

suspect front brakepads wearing thin

Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,315 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers door mirror damaged

suspect front brakepads wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,856 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,384 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 55,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,121 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 48,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some wear insteering idler

Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,925 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 40,925 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y598 XGS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y598 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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Y598 XGS is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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