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LIG 5280

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 5280
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 69,489 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 69,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,103 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,501 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 59,491 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,313 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,846 miles

end-float in nearside & offside rear axle halfshafts

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

end-float in nearside & offside rear axle halfshafts

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 49,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side rear exhaust over axle pipe has coroded split on seam

Pass 14 May 2008 46,933 miles

Both front tyres becoming perrished

Front washers poor

Nearside front indicator side repeater lens missing

Rear fog tale tale poor

Reverse lights inop

Steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 May 2007 45,081 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 45,079 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,070 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LIG 5280 is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LIG 5280, 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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LIG 5280 is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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