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N985 XDV

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Red Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,937 mi
Last recorded127,937 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado123,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 XDV
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of the front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 127,622 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of the front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 127,374 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 127,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 126,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,584 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 126,271 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 126,271 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 125,670 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 124,036 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 122,904 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 122,788 miles

front registration plate corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2006 118,217 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N985 XDV is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Red with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N985 XDV, 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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N985 XDV is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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