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N499 XTA

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,031 mi
Last recorded53,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 XTA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,903 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2016 43,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance inter. problem (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

steering has slight play in balljoints

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,106 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,272 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,772 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s drop arm bushes

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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N499 XTA is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N499 XTA, 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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N499 XTA is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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