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L385 MGM

1993 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Chevrolet Astro70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL385 MGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,868 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 67,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CRACKING RUBBER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CRACKING RUBBER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 64,159 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 63,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

idel dox slight play

Pass 6 May 2017 63,285 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,705 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front lower ball joint bodies are corroded

both upper ball joint securing nuts appear to be poorly secured

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,277 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,273 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2013 61,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,732 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)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,994 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,038 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 54,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,085 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 53,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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L385 MGM is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L385 MGM, 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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L385 MGM is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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