1987 Chevrolet S14 2.8L Petrol · D454 UUJ

The Chevrolet S14 presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 8 October 2025 at 230,917 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year clean pass sequence. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening or recurring advisories across the available record. The mileage pattern is unusual for a 39-year-old vehicle. The odometer reads 230,917 miles across all four tests from 5 August 2022 through 8 October 2025, showing zero accumulation over more than three years. At roughly 5,921 miles per year across its life, this is low for the age, and the frozen reading since 2022 suggests the clock may be inactive, the vehicle stored, or the entry simply not updated. The clean record gives no evidence of rapid wear or neglected consumables. A buyer should still verify the true mileage and inspect for structural corrosion typical of a 1987 chassis, particularly sills, chassis rails, and suspension mounting points. With no advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions, the documented history implies reasonable care, but standing time raises risk of seized calipers, perished rubber, and moisture-related decay. Given the static mileage and age, a physical inspection should confirm brake disc condition, coil spring integrity, and tyre sidewall health before any purchase. The MOT data alone supports roadworthiness, yet the lack of recorded movement demands hands-on verification of mechanical freedom.