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J5 YOB

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,437 mi
Last recorded211,437 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban147,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 YOB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 211,437 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

play in front steering joints

Fail 16 Apr 2019 211,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

play in front steering joints

Fail 29 Jul 2015 211,361 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 204,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 193,859 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 185,672 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 185,641 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 175,490 miles

metal pipes rusting

slight play steering and suspension

some rust forming along chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2008 167,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 158,618 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 126,999 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 116,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J5 YOB is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 147,883 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 J5 YOB, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 YOB is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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