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N368 CEG

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,140 mi
Last recorded81,140 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN368 CEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2024 81,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake warning on dash

Coolant low

Front Brake pads low

Front Subframe corroded

Lower ball joints and track rod boots greased and boots perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side step damaged but secure

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Widespread corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,674 miles

Both side steps are damaged but secure

Front Lower ball joint and track rod ends dust covers perished

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Widespread corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension parts

Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,674 miles

Both side steps are damaged but secure

Front Lower ball joint and track rod ends dust covers perished

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Wire disconnected, re connected all ok (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Widespread corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension parts

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,978 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 77,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror smashed

rear tyres cracking but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 61,086 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 60,260 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N368 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N368 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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N368 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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