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N556 VLJ

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,656 mi
Last recorded181,656 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 VLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 181,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 176,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 173,844 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 173,843 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 171,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 169,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 168,606 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 168,604 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 168,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 168,040 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 166,030 miles

unable to check rear brake pipes due to them being covered

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight coolant leak ,radiator

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 95w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear leaf springs slightly corroded

engine oil leak (not excessive)

Fail 18 Apr 2019 166,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment too steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak n/s/f radiater

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front pivot arm on steering play

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

Offside Front pivot arm steering play

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r leaf springs corroded

Rear unable to check all rear brake pipes covered

Pass 16 Apr 2018 162,907 miles

Central Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 162,907 miles

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

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

Central Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 155,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 150,627 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 150,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 147,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 144,971 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 114,281 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 114,276 miles

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

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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N556 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N556 VLJ, 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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N556 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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