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S234 CGX

1998 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto76,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 CGX
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,439 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,284 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 112,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Fail 26 Nov 2021 109,396 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 108,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks red cable at off side front (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,343 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,162 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 93,150 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,897 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,089 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,528 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 51,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear brake disc inner face scored

nearside rear tyres outer sidewall damaged

parking brake warning light on

unable to turn nearside rear wheel by hand

Fail 14 Nov 2012 46,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear brake disc inner face scored

nearside rear tyres outer sidewall damaged

parking brake warning light on

unable to turn nearside rear wheel by hand

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,259 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S234 CGX is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 76,452 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 S234 CGX, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S234 CGX is a 1998 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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