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V988 JAR

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,677 mi
Last recorded206,677 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Suburban137,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 JAR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 206,677 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 204,572 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 200,378 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 189,168 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 185,424 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 183,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 183,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 183,517 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 179,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres worn on outer edges

battery loose

brake pedal rubber loose

Fail 23 Oct 2012 179,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres worn on outer edges

battery loose

brake pedal rubber loose

Fail 27 Oct 2011 165,231 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s inner c/v boot split

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2011 165,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s inner c/v boot split

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2010 157,039 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 152,552 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 152,543 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 144,296 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 133,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 128,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 113,975 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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V988 JAR is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V988 JAR, 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 V988 JAR registered?

V988 JAR is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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