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V716 GLA

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,566 mi
Last recorded176,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Suburban137,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 GLA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 176,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside and components heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 178,562 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 170,792 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside and components rather corrodded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 162,205 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 145,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 124,096 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 109,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

travel in foot brake

under body very rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 105,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 140,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,375 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 101,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,610 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 95,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,291 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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V716 GLA is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 137,485 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 V716 GLA, 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 27 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V716 GLA registered?

V716 GLA is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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