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R612 KAW

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

Green Lpg 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban147,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 KAW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,768 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 158,504 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 157,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 155,740 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2017 155,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2016 152,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

there is a smell of gas but no leak apparent

Fail 8 Jun 2016 152,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

there is a smell of gas but no leak apparent

Pass 4 Jun 2015 151,109 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/side step broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both handbrake cable outer casings deteriated

offside wiper hitting body

Fail 2 Jun 2014 147,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both handbrake cable outer casings deteriated

offside wiper hitting body

Pass 10 Jun 2013 140,268 miles

Oil leak

both rear parkbrake outer cabels are damaged

headlamp beams are poor

nearside front wiper hitting bonnet trim

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight playin sterring coloum to bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 140,264 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both rear parkbrake outer cabels are damaged

headlamp beams are poor

nearside front wiper hitting bonnet trim

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight playin sterring coloum to bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,665 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 132,297 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 132,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 127,053 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 127,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 123,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,283 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 117,272 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 111,521 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 111,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2006 106,474 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 106,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R612 KAW is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban in Green with a 5,700cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R612 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R612 KAW is a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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