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N109 NHG

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Cream Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 NHG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 82,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,620 miles

Brake pipes have coil outer sheath making inspection difficult

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,704 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

some rusting to under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

some rusting to under side of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2014 59,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 59,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 58,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,348 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 May 2011 53,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,871 miles

both front wheels have play in them when road wheel is rocked from side to side , play in steering links. not apparent when tested when steering wheel rocked.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wheels have play in them when road wheel is rocked from side to side , play in steering links. not apparent when tested when steering wheel rocked.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,639 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 51,637 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,039 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 51,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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N109 NHG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Cream with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N109 NHG, 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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N109 NHG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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