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N134 HSF

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,101 mi
Last recorded182,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 HSF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 182,101 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 182,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 178,343 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 178,343 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 173,897 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 172,176 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 172,176 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 166,527 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 161,266 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 160,451 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 151,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,998 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link worn

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2015 139,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,562 miles

diff oil leak

n/s/f wheel slight freeplay

transmission oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,641 miles

diff oil leak

slight play nsf wheel bearing

transmission oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 137,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diff oil leak

slight play nsf wheel bearing

transmission oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 135,335 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 135,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 135,140 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 127,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 121,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 114,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 96,738 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

front and rear number plates not fitted at time of test

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops in poor condation

vehicle presented with rear seat and rear seat belts removed

Fail 29 May 2007 96,373 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates not fitted at time of test

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops in poor condation

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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N134 HSF is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N134 HSF, 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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N134 HSF is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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