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N994 DKJ

1996 Chevrolet Silverado

Turquoise Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,264 mi
Last recorded146,264 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN994 DKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSilverado
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 146,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 145,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 145,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 144,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 144,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 144,261 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 142,881 miles

Body support beam corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,269 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,505 miles

Body mounts deteriorating.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

ball joint dust covers deteriorated

body mounts deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroded and holed ,but not in a prescribed area. vehicle has separate chassis

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,139 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,148 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leakng from oil pressure switch

Pass 9 Apr 2011 103,440 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 101,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 91,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 87,343 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Silverado?

Based on 2,339 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
2,629
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
fog lamp not working 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 21
Direction indicator incorrect colour 19
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N994 DKJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado in Turquoise with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N994 DKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Silverado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N994 DKJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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