MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Suburban?
Based on 1,715 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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V988 JAR is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 23 November 1999.
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