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N621 FKU

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN621 FKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 122,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 120,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 111,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,756 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 103,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,706 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 92,523 miles

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,819 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 76,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,718 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)

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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N621 FKU is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N621 FKU, 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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N621 FKU is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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