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N633 VLJ

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,832 mi
Last recorded49,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 VLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,832 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear little reserve travel in handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2022 49,832 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect front and rear number plates incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear little reserve travel in handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,889 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body and on subframes and suspension components

Fail 28 Nov 2020 48,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda giving incorrect readings (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front lower brake pipe [on rear of front subframe] corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brake[foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body subframes and suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 48,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excess movement in bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excwss movement in bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 48,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front cross member. (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 48,404 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak, rear exhaust pipe missing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under vehicle. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under vehicle. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust pipe broken. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front cross member. (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,336 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 May 2013 35,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,775 miles

wear in drop link bushes

Pass 14 May 2011 32,616 miles

os front leaking

Pass 14 May 2010 25,937 miles

ns front bearing has play/slight leak os front shocker

Pass 14 May 2009 19,023 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 13,614 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight 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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N633 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N633 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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N633 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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