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L646 HDV

1993 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Lpg 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,792 mi
Last recorded70,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Chevrolet Astro70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL646 HDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cill area (5.2.6)

engine bay/under covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met at 18%

wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2016 66,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive cill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

o/s running board slightly insecure

parking brake efficiency only just met at 19%

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,160 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,160 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,979 miles

Centre steering arm joints have slight play

Drop arm joint off of steering box has slight play

Exhaust corroding and baffles loose in rear silencer box

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

Front side lamps and rear stop lamps are incorporated with indicators

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer sill dented

Offside steering arm joint has slight play

Oil cooler pipes oily?

PLEASE RETORQUE FRONT WHEEL NUTS TO CORRECT TORQUE SETTING FOR THE VEHICLE AS WE DONT HAVE THE CORRECT TORQUE SETTING THANK YOU

Recommend new rear fog lamp unit as it is corroded inside unit

Slight increase and decrease to rear brake performance

Slight play to nearside sector arm joint off of steering box

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 57,979 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre steering arm joints have slight play

Drop arm joint off of steering box has slight play

Exhaust corroding and baffles loose in rear silencer box

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

Front side lamps and rear stop lamps are incorporated with indicators

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer sill dented

Offside steering arm joint has slight play

Oil cooler pipes oily?

Slight increase and decrease to rear brake performance

Slight play to nearside sector arm joint off of steering box

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 57,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre steering arm joints have slight play

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside steering idler and idler joint has slight play

Power steering pipes are oily but no visable signs of leaks

Rear stop lamps are incorporated with indicators

Slight play to nearside sector arm joint off of steering box

Steering box drop arm joint has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,562 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front registration plate cracked

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

Slight play to centre steering link arm ball joints

Slight play to offside and nearside front steering idlers

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2010 57,562 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Slight play to centre steering link arm ball joints

Slight play to offside and nearside front steering idlers

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,740 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 56,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,586 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 53,576 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L646 HDV is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 L646 HDV, 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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L646 HDV is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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