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Y879 XBN

2001 Chevrolet Blazer

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer72,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 XBN
MakeChevrolet
ModelBlazer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 117,936 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,079 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,225 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,138 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,983 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner edge badly worn.

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,952 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner edge badly worn.

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,757 miles

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

Diff weeping, oil leak.

Drivers seat has small amount of free play

Exhaust vibrating

Underbody corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 95,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear shockers have little dampening effect aswell as worn bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Excessive free play at the wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Diff weeping, oil leak.

Drivers seat has small amount of free play

Exhaust vibrating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,806 miles

diff weeping. brake pipes corroded , rear pads and rear shockers worn

Fail 3 Sep 2019 90,804 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

diff weeping. brake pipes corroded , rear pads and rear shockers worn

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 82,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,071 miles

Both rear brake splash shields corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear brake splash shields corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,765 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 64,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,405 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 55,200 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering system slightly tight

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,727 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 37,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,602 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 31,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,706 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Blazer?

Based on 912 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
2,055
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
fog lamp not working 31
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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Y879 XBN is a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 Chevrolet Blazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,133 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 Blazer fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y879 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Blazer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Chevrolet Blazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y879 XBN is a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer, first registered on 27 May 2001.

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