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P998 SUU

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 SUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 72,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 72,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,159 miles

Front sub frame has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,711 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,608 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,408 miles

front and rear axle leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,164 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

rear metal brake pipe corroding (cross axle)

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,748 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,547 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,547 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 62,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,967 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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P998 SUU is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P998 SUU, 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 P998 SUU registered?

P998 SUU is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P998 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 SUU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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