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P459 HVR

1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,351 mi
Last recorded94,351 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado123,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 HVR
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelSilverado
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,488 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to flexi union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,198 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 74,362 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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P459 HVR is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P459 HVR, 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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What year was P459 HVR registered?

P459 HVR is a 1996 Chevrolet Gmc Silverado, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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