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L15 RDS

1994 Chevrolet Silverado

Red Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Chevrolet Silverado117,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RDS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSilverado
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 122,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 136,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2023 132,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 128,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 114,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 114,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2011 114,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,297 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 112,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,114 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 111,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,109 miles

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

oil leak

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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L15 RDS is a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado in Red with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Chevrolet Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 117,930 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 L15 RDS, 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 32 years old, this Chevrolet Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L15 RDS is a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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