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N195 PFB

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,378 mi
Last recorded99,378 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 PFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,378 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside steering idler worn

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,616 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,620 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,763 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 75,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,623 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,687 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,146 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,344 miles

rear wiper us

Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front brake disc corroded requires investigating

rear wiper us

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,037 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake hoses unions corroding

front chassis corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2012 47,282 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion under body

Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,797 miles

tail pipe missing

tyres badly splitting on shoulder of tread

Fail 5 Mar 2011 46,797 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

tail pipe missing

tyres badly splitting on shoulder of tread

Fail 12 Mar 2010 46,161 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all tyre walls starting to perish slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,161 miles

all tyre walls starting to perish slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,767 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 7,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,019 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 40,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,620 miles

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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N195 PFB is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N195 PFB, 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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N195 PFB is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N195 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N195 PFB shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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