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G388 VFL

1990 Chevrolet Blazer

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,894 mi
Last recorded147,894 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 VFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelBlazer
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,894 miles

Body Is Slightly Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,317 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 146,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 144,136 miles

Body Has Slight Corrosion

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 144,125 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 143,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018

Play in steering rack component

Fail 4 Jul 2018

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack component

Fail 4 Oct 2016 138,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute when lights are on (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills soft

travel on park brake

Pass 18 Aug 2014 134,472 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

play at both front seats

Fail 12 Jun 2014 134,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 131,882 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 131,875 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,908 miles

N/s rear tyre got storage marks on sidewalls(no tyre structure separation)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

O/s front brake disc slighty corroded on inner face

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 124,794 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s rear tyre got storage marks on sidewalls(no tyre structure separation)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

O/s front brake disc slighty corroded on inner face

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 118,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 117,029 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

WIPER'S WEARING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 113,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 113,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 109,578 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 109,578 miles

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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G388 VFL is a 1990 Chevrolet Blazer in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G388 VFL, 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 36 years old, this Chevrolet Blazer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G388 VFL is a 1990 Chevrolet Blazer, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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