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P685 OVU

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

233,459 mi
Last recorded233,459 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 OVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 233,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 228,088 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 221,146 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 212,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 201,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe over axle covered with metal cover (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted nsr

drivers door operated by steel rod but will open

not checked rear four seat belts

offside rear tyre wrong size and has nail

Fail 4 Dec 2015 201,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe over axle covered with metal cover (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted nsr

drivers door operated by steel rod but will open

not checked rear four seat belts

offside rear tyre wrong size and has nail

Pass 4 Mar 2014 195,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 188,882 miles

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

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 8 Feb 2013 188,872 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

condition of offside front anti-roll bar link arm

offside front side light lens missing.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 178,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 173,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 170,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 170,269 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 147,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 121,624 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 121,618 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,254 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 61,609 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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P685 OVU is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P685 OVU, 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 P685 OVU registered?

P685 OVU is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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