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N197 DRJ

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,379 mi
Last recorded218,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado123,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 DRJ
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 218,379 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 217,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 215,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 213,922 miles

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 211,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 204,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 201,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 194,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 194,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 188,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 179,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 179,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 189,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 189,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 177,588 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 177,588 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 175,494 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 171,356 miles

v ery little reserve hand lever travel....

Pass 28 Jul 2008 168,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 163,931 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 157,521 miles

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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N197 DRJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 123,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N197 DRJ, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N197 DRJ registered?

N197 DRJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N197 DRJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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