Chevrolet Gmc Unknown (1996)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.8% first-time pass rate

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 78.2% below UK average
1.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
67,672
typical mileage
67,672–135,598 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (90%) 142 1.7% 0.02
Diesel (10%) 16 3.1% 0.13

Mileage Distribution

Most 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

67,672
low mileage
67,672
typical
135,598
high mileage

Half of all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown vehicles fall between 67,672 and 135,598 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 33.3%
    Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both.
  • 33.3%
    Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 33.3%
    Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front
  • 22.2%
    Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross beam
  • 22.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded
  • 22.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.2%
    Hazard warning switch faulty does not flashing to indicate on position
  • 22.2%
    Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1996. Counts include advisories and failures.

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