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J687 TVU

1991 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Red Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

210,344 mi
Last recorded210,344 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 TVU
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 210,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 206,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 203,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount slightly deteriorated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2023 200,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 200,073 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 196,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 196,748 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 192,426 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 192,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 192,060 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 191,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 191,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2014 188,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 187,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 187,942 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 187,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 186,247 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 186,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 182,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 181,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 175,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 168,010 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 168,007 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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J687 TVU is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Red with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J687 TVU, 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 35 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J687 TVU is a 1991 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 22 October 1991.

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