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White · Petrol · 1996 · 3,500 cc

L31 USAMOT history

L31 USA is a white petrol Chevrolet GMC first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
196,041 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 USA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
GMC
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 USA was last recorded at 196,041 miles on 21 Oct 2023, 2,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,093 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,948 miles
Average per year
3,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,041 miles
  • 2022 – 193,093 miles
  • 2021 – 188,091 miles
  • 2020 – 182,624 miles
  • 2019 – 174,700 miles
  • 2018 – 170,026 miles
  • 2017 – 169,227 miles
  • 2016 – 168,919 miles
  • 2014 – 168,792 miles
  • 2013 – 167,834 miles
  • 2012 – 165,105 miles
  • 2011 – 163,849 miles
  • 2010 – 160,840 miles
  • 2009 – 160,701 miles
  • 2008 – 155,323 miles
  • 2007 – 143,347 miles
  • 2006 – 133,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,041 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,041 miles (+2,948)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,041 miles
    Test number
    450917312514
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass193,093 miles (+5,002)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    193,093 miles
    Test number
    724709586297
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass188,091 miles (+5,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,091 miles
    Test number
    582429944748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass182,624 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,624 miles
    Test number
    949654273340
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail182,623 miles (+7,923)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,623 miles
    Test number
    816539066271
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass174,700 miles (+4,674)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    174,700 miles
    Test number
    662043725726
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking in between tread

  7. Pass170,026 miles (+799)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,026 miles
    Test number
    306306739539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slight play detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack in between tread

  8. Pass169,227 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,227 miles
    Test number
    305378461146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,919 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    450146999360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,792 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    168,792 miles
    Test number
    667072334347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass167,834 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    167,834 miles
    Test number
    515778053180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,105 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    165,105 miles
    Test number
    258041052104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,849 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    163,849 miles
    Test number
    785425781014
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wrap round ind/lens side repeaters

  14. Fail163,849 miles (+3,009)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,849 miles
    Test number
    929456071067
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wrap round ind/lens side repeaters

  15. Pass160,840 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    160,840 miles
    Test number
    981912760090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail160,701 miles (+5,378)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,701 miles
    Test number
    371257569289
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  17. Pass155,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    155,323 miles
    Test number
    514469558209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail155,323 miles (+11,976)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,323 miles
    Test number
    864229258240
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass143,347 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    143,347 miles
    Test number
    244637487007
    • NoteNo additional front side repeaters fitted
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside inner tie rod ends
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  20. Fail143,347 miles (+9,415)2 dangerous2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,347 miles
    Test number
    120488757075
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCan just see front indicators from stated point at rear of vehicle.(Advise side repeater lamps fitted.)
    • NoteFront suspension anti-roll bar mounting rubbers are perrishing and are starting to split.
    • NotePlay detected in nearside+offside steering inner track rod ends.
    • NoteRear of engine by bell housing is wet with oil.
    • NoteSlight play detected in offside front steering idler.

  21. Pass133,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    714561766058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 USA

Does L31 USA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 USA expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 USA?
The MOT on L31 USA expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 USA done?
L31 USA was recorded at 196,041 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2023, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
Has L31 USA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 USA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L31 USA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L31 USA find?
L31 USA passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; under body corrosion.

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