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A21 EDS

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado123,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EDS
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 106,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,671 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 98,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,107 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 94,282 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,855 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,434 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 80,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear running lights not working x2

One of two number plate lights not working in same unit

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,944 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

number plate light deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,408 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,408 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,394 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 78,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,463 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 76,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,653 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 72,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A21 EDS is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 123,470 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 A21 EDS, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A21 EDS is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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