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N265 JOR

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,813 mi
Last recorded109,813 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 JOR
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs poor condition/corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,011 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition/corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2010 108,010 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 May 2006 107,718 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 107,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N265 JOR is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N265 JOR, 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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N265 JOR is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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