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P281 UPW

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Green Diesel 6490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,805 mi
Last recorded179,805 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 UPW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 179,805 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight lift

Rear number plate obscured but readable

poor image both headlamps

Pass 24 Nov 2015 176,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poor image both headlamps

some free play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Nov 2014 172,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 168,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 162,029 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 162,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 136,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 136,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Suburban?

Based on 1,715 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
3,371
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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P281 UPW is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Green with a 6,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 125,598 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 Suburban fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Suburban typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P281 UPW registered?

P281 UPW is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P281 UPW safe to buy?

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