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R152 KAW

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

Green Lpg 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

259,441 mi
Last recorded259,441 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 KAW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 259,441 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 258,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 254,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 252,740 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 252,740 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 249,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 248,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 245,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 240,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 230,255 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 230,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front ball joint boots deteriated

play in steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2014 217,061 miles

all front balljoint boots starting to deteriate

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 22 Jan 2013 209,405 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 204,526 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 204,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 195,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 183,193 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 183,193 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 170,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 170,209 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 153,878 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 153,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 140,342 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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R152 KAW is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Green with a 5,700cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R152 KAW, 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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R152 KAW is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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