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H16 EFB

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,187 mi
Last recorded64,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 EFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 64,187 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,351 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,902 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 60,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,938 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 58,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,599 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,600 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 26 May 2011 54,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,544 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,562 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 42,549 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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H16 EFB is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H16 EFB, 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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H16 EFB is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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