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R198 BLK

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban147,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 BLK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,946 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Ball joint on arm from steering box to rack. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing Ball joint from steering box to rack as no split pin or nyloc nut. (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at join with rack. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 113,134 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,067 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 94,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,059 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,862 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 71,189 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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R198 BLK is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban in Blue 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 R198 BLK, 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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R198 BLK is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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