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N520 HRV

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe

Silver Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

345,512 mi
Last recorded345,512 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe99,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 HRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelTahoe
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 345,512 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 336,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 327,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper body mount outrigger corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 327,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper body mount outrigger corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 316,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 308,672 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 301,319 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 293,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all steering joints heverly greesed

n/s/f breake has slight bind

Pass 6 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all steering joints heverly greesed

n/s/f breake has slight bind

Pass 22 Apr 2013 282,418 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 272,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 264,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 256,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 250,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbing off outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 245,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 239,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 232,199 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Tahoe?

Based on 743 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
4,381
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 11
Registration plate lamp not working 9
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N520 HRV is a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe in Silver with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 99,619 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 Tahoe fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N520 HRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Tahoe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Tahoe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N520 HRV registered?

N520 HRV is a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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