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L81 SGW

1994 Chevrolet Suburban

White Diesel 6497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,052 mi
Last recorded193,052 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban187,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 SGW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 193,052 miles

Both steering drop arms have play.

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both - (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Near-side battery loose

off-side front tyre @ 1.6mm & sidewalls perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 191,970 miles

slight play in front propshaft u/j. play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Pass 7 May 2013 191,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 187,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 178,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 178,124 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

3rd row of seat's folded down

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osf wiper blade split

topped up coolant befor test

topped up engine oil befor test

tow ball has play

Pass 22 Apr 2008 173,861 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 173,861 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 167,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 166,513 miles

fog light in poor condition (lens)

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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L81 SGW is a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban in White with a 6,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 187,505 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 L81 SGW, 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 32 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L81 SGW registered?

L81 SGW is a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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