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L50 MKR

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,361 mi
Last recorded158,361 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 MKR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 158,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 154,037 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 154,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,338 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel PITMAN ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 144,349 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2021 138,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 132,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2019 126,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 126,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2016
Pass 25 Oct 2014 126,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,598 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 125,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 120,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 117,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,909 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 106,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 106,136 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 101,126 miles

front number plate cracked

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Suburban?

Based on 1,715 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
3,371
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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L50 MKR is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 125,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Suburban fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L50 MKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Suburban typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L50 MKR registered?

L50 MKR is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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