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Chevrolet Suburban

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 5,700 cc

T420 TWXMOT history

T420 TWX is a blue petrol Chevrolet Suburban first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 239,557 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
239,557 km
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,439 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 TWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Suburban
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 TWX was last recorded at 239,557 km on 4 Sept 2025, 5,571 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,986 km · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,571 km
Average per year
4,439 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,557 km
  • 2023 – 233,986 km
  • 2022 – 230,257 km
  • 2021 – 225,711 km
  • 2020 – 225,702 km
  • 2019 – 221,153 km
  • 2018 – 219,248 km
  • 2017 – 214,308 km
  • 2016 – 213,711 km
  • 2015 – 211,397 km
  • 2013 – 203,473 km
  • 2012 – 203,466 km
  • 2009 – 180,069 km
  • 2008 – 161,732 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,557 km
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,557 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    239,557 km
    Test number
    212960793430
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass239,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    239,361 miles
    Test number
    690833232064
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass233,986 km (+3,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    233,986 km
    Test number
    750652662546
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts have surface corrosion
  4. Pass230,257 km (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    230,257 km
    Test number
    348985136698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass227,703 km (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    227,703 km
    Test number
    665783922417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail227,698 km (+1,987)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,698 km
    Test number
    883909735688
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass225,711 km (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    225,711 km
    Test number
    358343770525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail225,702 km (+4,549)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,702 km
    Test number
    794078155330
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  9. Pass221,153 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    221,153 km
    Test number
    224463351392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail221,152 km (+4)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,152 km
    Test number
    976531608737
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail221,148 km (+1,900)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,148 km
    Test number
    164571389651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass219,248 km (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    219,248 km
    Test number
    507892821729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front mirror cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail219,221 km (+4,913)1 dangerous14 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,221 km
    Test number
    807734407347
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TOP (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBraking system leaking MASTER CYLINDER AREA (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TOP (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front mirror cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass214,308 km (+597)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    214,308 km
    Test number
    692510007712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass213,711 km (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    213,711 km
    Test number
    205178435519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass211,397 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    211,397 km
    Test number
    368032845098
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  17. Fail203,488 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,488 miles
    Test number
    289366464028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass203,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    203,488 miles
    Test number
    778926764059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail203,473 km (+7)13 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,473 km
    Test number
    367177903049
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear drop link bushes perished
    • NoteFront pads geting low
    • NoteFule pipes coroded
    • NoteN/s/r door stiff to open
    • NoteUnabel to see rear brake pipe over axel due to covering
  20. Fail203,466 km4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,466 km
    Test number
    956926922246
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  21. Pass194,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    194,624 miles
    Test number
    631950650007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail194,624 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,624 miles
    Test number
    943947540052
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  23. Pass180,069 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    180,069 km
    Test number
    513076459084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail179,565 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,565 miles
    Test number
    591627329088
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  25. Pass161,732 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    161,732 km
    Test number
    164514858479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass150,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    150,403 miles
    Test number
    764300286242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 TWX

Does T420 TWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 TWX expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 TWX?
The MOT on T420 TWX expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 TWX done?
T420 TWX was recorded at 239,557 km at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,439 km a year.
Has T420 TWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 TWX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T420 TWX 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 T420 TWX find?
T420 TWX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper sides; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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