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S28 GEG

2013 Great Wall Steed

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Great Wall Steed59,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 GEG
MakeGreat Wall
ModelSteed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 97,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 85,702 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,691 miles

Front front axel slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 85,691 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front front axel slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 60,771 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn section (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,154 miles

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

Front Tyre's out of shape but not yet structural 235/70R16

Front Wipers smearing screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just within requirements (1.1.11 (c))

large gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2019 51,152 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pads on metal and corroded brake pipe - Risk to equipment (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre's out of shape but not yet structural 235/70R16

Front Wipers smearing screen

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just within requirements (1.1.11 (c))

large gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 38,350 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 27,328 miles

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

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 20,588 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Great Wall Steed?

Based on 8,467 MOT tests across 916 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,049
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
916
On UK Roads
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S28 GEG is a 2013 Great Wall Steed in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Great Wall Steed models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 59,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Great Wall Steed typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Great Wall Steed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S28 GEG is a 2013 Great Wall Steed, first registered on 14 November 2013.

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