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P559 DFP

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,048 mi
Last recorded184,048 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado135,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 DFP
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 184,048 miles

nearside rear brake percentages low

Fail 23 Dec 2006 184,030 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear indicators fitted in the reversing lights

Pass 10 Jan 2006 181,952 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Silverado?

Based on 1,249 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
2,428
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
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P559 DFP is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 135,841 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 Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P559 DFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P559 DFP registered?

P559 DFP is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P559 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 DFP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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