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P585 JNE

1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Green Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,626 mi
Last recorded177,626 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban119,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 JNE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 177,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 13 May 2025 177,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength alongside the front suspension pick up point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering On the inside where the steering box is attached (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 177,591 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis split at front (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rail split at front (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s mirror damaged

underside of vehicle rusty.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 177,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 173,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 173,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 171,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 168,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to crack

Fail 24 Jul 2017 168,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to crack

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 163,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 147,861 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shockers weak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 147,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 147,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 141,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 131,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 119,709 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 119,705 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 107,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 103,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 99,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 94,840 miles

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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P585 JNE is a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban in Green with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 119,707 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 P585 JNE, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P585 JNE is a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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