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N338 CEG

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 CEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 102,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the master cylinder to the abs unit - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished in between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm - adjustment clamp slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering idlers have slight play

Fail 6 May 2026 102,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the master cylinder to the abs unit - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished in between the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm - adjustment clamp slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut (5.2.3 (e))

both front steering idlers have slight play

Pass 23 May 2025 91,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to ABS unit pipes lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 79,827 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 79,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 73,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 73,537 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all the time when the lights are switch on. will not switch off (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,270 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,270 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 71,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading into the flexiable section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,422 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 58,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,226 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,225 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,926 miles

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 7 Jul 2011 50,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,345 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 48,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering drop arm and idel bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,650 miles

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 27 Apr 2009 45,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,537 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 39,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,587 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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N338 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N338 CEG, 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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N338 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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