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L542 WGP

1994 Chevrolet Astro

Green Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Chevrolet Astro67,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 WGP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 97,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of fuel tank and along near side chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements In front window and obscured (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis area near driver floor pan. Curly brake pipes x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit A.B.S. mountings rivet corroded and broken away from upper suspension arm (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear And broken too (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working No water. Bottle was empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings On chassis rail area. The vertical one, with two bolts (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to mid' silencer corroded and blowing slightly. Can be welded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Coolant leak Of engine block. Looks like core plug issue ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,391 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 92,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 130,172 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,766 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 71,788 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,575 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,790 miles

slight play in both steering idler bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack.

offside front brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,806 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,242 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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L542 WGP is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro in Green with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1994 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 67,867 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 L542 WGP, 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 32 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L542 WGP registered?

L542 WGP is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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