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J4 LWN

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,177 mi
Last recorded57,177 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome44,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 LWN
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelMotorhome
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 56,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 56,349 miles

Nearside Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from abs pump (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system from abs pump (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm bush/pin (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine cooler pipework/hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint damper ram slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in chassis near tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine cooler pipework/hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust tail pipe just meets requirement

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,686 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

general chassis/under body corrosion

Fail 30 May 2017 51,668 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead andn/s rear marker wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

general chassis/under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,538 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced underbody/chassis and pipework corrosion.

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 49,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general corrosion.chassis/body frame/fuel pipework etc

o/s screen wash poor

o/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,364 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

general corrosion body/chassis

o/s front tyre has uneven wear

o/s screen wash poor

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,724 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,898 miles

auxillary batteries insecure n/side front

geerator exhaust corroded and not secured to vehicle chassis

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,838 miles

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

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

auxillary batteries insecure n/side front

geerator exhaust corroded and not secured to vehicle chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,049 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,966 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,067 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,067 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome?

Based on 1,534 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
877
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Direction indicator not working 22
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J4 LWN is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 44,628 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 LWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J4 LWN is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Motorhome, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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