MOT Status
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181,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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