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R832 MDE

1997 Chevrolet Suburban

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,531 mi
Last recorded175,531 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Suburban125,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 MDE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 175,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 173,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 167,649 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 167,649 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 146,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 138,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,915 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 127,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,843 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 119,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 115,412 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,983 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 110,983 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 104,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 100,701 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 100,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 92,289 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 92,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R832 MDE is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R832 MDE, 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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What year was R832 MDE registered?

R832 MDE is a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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