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R137 JGF

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,277 mi
Last recorded163,277 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban147,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 163,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 163,183 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 119,763 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 158,240 miles

Exhaust croded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,002 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,742 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 132,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 132,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 120,643 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 101,708 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 99,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,810 miles

Driver's door mirror cracked.

Front tyre's starting to wear.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,540 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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R137 JGF is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 147,883 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 R137 JGF, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R137 JGF is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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