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R530 JGF

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,787 mi
Last recorded140,787 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban147,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 JGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 140,787 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 139,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 138,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 138,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 138,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 138,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 138,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,692 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 137,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 133,559 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 130,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 115,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 110,781 miles

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

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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R530 JGF is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R530 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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What year was R530 JGF registered?

R530 JGF is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is R530 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 JGF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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