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DIL 4963

1993 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,731 mi
Last recorded71,731 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Chevrolet Astro70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 4963
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 71,698 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub slight play

Nearside Rear hub slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 77,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion + fluff centre exhaust

corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe

slight twist in o/s front flexi brake pipe

travel on parking brake

Fail 16 Jun 2012 73,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion + fluff centre exhaust

corrosion n/s front to rear brake pipe

slight twist in o/s front flexi brake pipe

travel on parking brake

Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre stop light not working

corrosion n/s front inner wing bay

play n/s idler arm

slight twist o/s front flexi brake pipe

travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,208 miles

ball joints and steering joints have been packed with grease

centre stop light not working

corrosion n/s engine bay

front brake discs are corroded

low reading hand brake

Fail 12 Jun 2010 63,203 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

corrosion n/s engine bay

low reading hand brake

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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DIL 4963 is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 70,706 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 DIL 4963, 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 33 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIL 4963 registered?

DIL 4963 is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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