1989 Chevrolet Sunstream 6.2L Diesel · L356 JOM
1989 Chevrolet Sunstream (6.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 39,603 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET SUNSTREAM
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L356 JOM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 39,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L356 JOM Mileage History
- 27/10/202238,588 mi
- 09/04/202438,610 mi+22 mi
- 26/04/202539,137 mi+527 mi
- 01/05/202639,603 mi+466 mi
Average of roughly 289 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L356 JOM MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Chevrolet Sunstream (L356 JOM) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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