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N531 NWR

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Blue Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,354 mi
Last recorded150,354 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado123,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 NWR
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 150,354 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 150,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 150,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,334 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 150,334 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 150,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 149,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 149,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 149,077 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 149,067 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2005 144,941 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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N531 NWR is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Blue with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N531 NWR, 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 N531 NWR registered?

N531 NWR is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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