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P250 FOD

1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,228 mi
Last recorded164,228 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado135,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 FOD
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 164,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 157,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 157,462 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 156,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 154,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Mirror Slightly Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering idiler.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 152,078 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 152,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 150,977 miles

n/s outer sill has corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 148,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 148,245 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 140,993 miles

OSF brake binding slightly

Slight play in OSF track rod end

Slight play in steering box

Pass 27 May 2010 132,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,099 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 123,234 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 123,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 120,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 120,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 118,164 miles

N/S/F DOOR INTTERMITTANTLY NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE.

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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P250 FOD is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P250 FOD, 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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P250 FOD is a 1997 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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