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N405 PYO

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,714 mi
Last recorded61,714 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 PYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 61,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf osf ()

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

rev light not working

top brake light out

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,910 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 54,448 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,146 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CROSS MEMBER (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,972 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 48,340 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 47,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 406,713 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes on front crossmember and rear axle showings signs of light corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,688 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes on front crossmember and rear axle showings signs of light corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2012 40,459 miles

all steel brake pipes coverd & rusty

play in trak rod ends

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 39,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,700 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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N405 PYO is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N405 PYO, 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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What year was N405 PYO registered?

N405 PYO is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N405 PYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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