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N438 CEG

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Green Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 CEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 138,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 133,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 129,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 116,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 113,835 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 106,597 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 106,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 101,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 92,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,230 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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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N438 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Green with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N438 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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N438 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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