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S151 MFC

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Grey Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

219,063 mi
Last recorded219,063 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Suburban137,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 MFC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 219,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 217,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 213,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 206,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 202,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 189,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 184,394 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 177,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 177,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 176,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 174,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 174,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 172,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 167,015 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 166,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 149,503 miles

FOOT BRAKE GOES DOWN HALF WAY NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Pass 24 Feb 2011 138,744 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 138,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 126,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,339 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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S151 MFC is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban in Grey with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Chevrolet Suburban models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 137,485 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 S151 MFC, 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 27 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S151 MFC registered?

S151 MFC is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S151 MFC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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