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P159 YEU

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado135,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 YEU
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 135,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 135,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 134,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 133,561 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 132,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,288 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 129,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,729 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 124,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,087 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,921 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,418 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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P159 YEU is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 135,841 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 P159 YEU, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Silverado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P159 YEU is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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