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N225 END

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 END
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,071 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 51,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,844 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,844 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 46,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering iders †slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,446 miles

slight play in steering iders †slight exhaust blow

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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N225 END is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N225 END, 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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N225 END is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N225 END safe to buy?

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