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K996 VKR

1993 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,612 mi
Last recorded69,612 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Chevrolet Astro70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 VKR
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 69,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,937 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,716 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,186 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 59,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,492 miles

heat shield is rattleing

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,472 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,025 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,025 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,953 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,097 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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K996 VKR is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K996 VKR, 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 K996 VKR registered?

K996 VKR is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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