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P811 YGC

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 YGC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Underbody Coated By Body Sealant

Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,837 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,550 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe coroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipe coroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,864 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight travel on footbrake.

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,852 miles

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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P811 YGC is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P811 YGC, 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 P811 YGC registered?

P811 YGC is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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