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CFM 195W

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,661 mi
Last recorded177,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 195W
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 177,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 171,918 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 168,963 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 168,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 166,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 166,369 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 163,994 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

heavily waxoiled

Pass 29 Sep 2018 163,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 163,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamp aim deflectors fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 160,052 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 158,719 miles

both front lower balljoint dustboots starting to split

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

slight deterioration to both dip beam output

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 10 Oct 2016 158,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front lower balljoint dustboots starting to split

corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

slight corrosion to most metal brake pipes

slight deterioration to both dip beam output

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 4 Nov 2015 155,084 miles

very slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 28 Oct 2015 155,000 miles

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

very slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 27 Nov 2014 150,282 miles

slight play in both front lower balljoints

slight weep of fluid from power steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2013 145,459 miles

slight weep of fluid from power steering reservoir

Fail 25 Nov 2013 145,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight weep of fluid from power steering reservoir

Pass 26 Nov 2012 139,921 miles

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight scratching across windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2012 139,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

slight scratching across windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 134,493 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,890 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 118,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rubbing marks in o/s of windscreen

slight play rear hubs

Pass 16 Sep 2008 118,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rubbing marks in o/s of windscreen

slight play rear hubs

Pass 26 Sep 2007 116,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 116,671 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

child seat fitted centre row n/s/ seat

o/s/f and o/s/r inner and outer tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2006 113,535 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,155
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
567
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 266
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 169
Steering pivot point has excessive play 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
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CFM 195W is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 Astro fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CFM 195W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Astro typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CFM 195W is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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