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P950 HRJ

1996 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

145,207 mi
Last recorded145,207 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban119,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 HRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 145,207 miles

undercarriage has corrosion including inner sills non excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2022 140,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 130,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,310 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,210 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,129 miles

Minor Play in Steering Linkage.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 104,019 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules corroding, greased.

Headlamp Images are faint.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,019 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules corroding, greased.

Headlamp Images are faint.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,679 miles

Brake Lines in general are starting to corrode.

Front Hose, steel sections are starting to corrode.

General Wear in Rear Wheel Bearings.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,791 miles

Driver's Seatbelt is starting to wear.

Rear Link Rod Bushes are starting to perish.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,383 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,499 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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P950 HRJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P950 HRJ, 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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What year was P950 HRJ registered?

P950 HRJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P950 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 HRJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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