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R382 BLC

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

196,694 mi
Last recorded196,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 BLC
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 196,694 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 198,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 186,826 miles

some play in track rod ends

Pass 9 Dec 2011 179,534 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 179,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 174,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 168,565 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 168,535 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 164,784 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 154,095 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 154,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer?

Based on 641 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
1,532
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
parking brake recording little or no effort 11
position lamp(s) not working 10
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R382 BLC is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R382 BLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Blazer typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Blazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R382 BLC is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R382 BLC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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