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T158 LLE

1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Maroon Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,058 mi
Last recorded137,058 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Silverado133,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 LLE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSilverado
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 137,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 136,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 133,993 miles

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 133,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,010 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 133,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,902 miles

offside front ABS sensor wire part insecure.

slight play/movement detected in offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes x 2 as marked with yellow chalk.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front ABS sensor wire part insecure.

slight play/movement detected in offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes x 2 as marked with yellow chalk.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,574 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Rear exhaust support broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2017 132,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside and offside torsion bar adjusters not engaged with bar ends

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to binding brake

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Rear exhaust support broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

corrosion generally present underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2014 132,276 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 132,260 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,200 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 132,197 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 131,502 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 131,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 131,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 119,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 113,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 107,208 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Silverado?

Based on 2,339 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
2,629
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
fog lamp not working 31
parking brake recording little or no effort 23
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 21
Direction indicator incorrect colour 19
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T158 LLE is a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado in Maroon with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Silverado models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 133,010 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 Silverado fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T158 LLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Silverado typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Chevrolet Silverado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T158 LLE registered?

T158 LLE is a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T158 LLE safe to buy?

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