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N162 LAG

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 LAG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes heavily greased unable to inspect properly

both front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside door mirror glassslight damage

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,024 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,253 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N162 LAG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N162 LAG, 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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What year was N162 LAG registered?

N162 LAG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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