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T420 TWX

1999 Chevrolet Suburban

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

239,557 mi
Last recorded239,557 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Suburban137,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 TWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 239,557 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 239,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 233,986 miles

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

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

Suspension parts have surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 230,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 227,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 227,698 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 225,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 225,702 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 221,153 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 221,152 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2019 221,148 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 219,248 miles

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

Nearside front mirror cover loose

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 219,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking MASTER CYLINDER AREA (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front mirror cover loose

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 214,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 213,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 211,397 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 203,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 203,488 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 203,473 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both rear drop link bushes perished

front pads geting low

fule pipes coroded

n/s/r door stiff to open

unabel to see rear brake pipe over axel due to covering

Fail 13 Aug 2012 203,466 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 194,624 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 194,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 180,069 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 179,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 161,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 150,403 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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T420 TWX is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T420 TWX, 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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T420 TWX is a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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