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EU08 UML

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado90,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 UML
MakeChevrolet
ModelSilverado
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 144,578 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 144,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 143,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 143,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,051 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose to brake calliper . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 142,031 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger , body mounting support bracket is damaged and split. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front LIGHT IS FLICKERING.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Hose to brake calliper . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 138,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint NSF bottom ball joint has play close to limit (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr has slight weep (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear stop lights are not significantly brighter than side lights (1.2.1d)

side repeaters in mirrors showing red light

Pass 14 Dec 2015 131,761 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 131,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,642 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Silverado?

Based on 2,339 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
2,629
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
fog lamp not working 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 21
Direction indicator incorrect colour 19
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EU08 UML is a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 90,201 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 Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 UML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Silverado is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EU08 UML is a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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