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P942 TGY

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Lpg 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,565 mi
Last recorded201,565 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 TGY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 201,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 201,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 172,211 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,417 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,433 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 126,052 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 96,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 96,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,490 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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P942 TGY is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P942 TGY, 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 P942 TGY registered?

P942 TGY is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P942 TGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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