1988 Chevrolet GMC 7.4L Petrol · F497 BDH
1988 Chevrolet GMC (7.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 2 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET GMC
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 7.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
F497 BDH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 2 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F497 BDH Mileage History
- 01/08/20252 mi
- 14/08/20252 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F497 BDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown (F497 BDH) between August 2025 and August 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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