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N636 HAB

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 HAB
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,532 miles

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

front cross member corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 16 Jul 2024 60,538 miles

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

front cross member corroded

play in steering idlers

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,057 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,030 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 55,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,978 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,928 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 2 Jul 2017 51,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,413 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 45,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,663 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,062 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,492 miles

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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N636 HAB is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N636 HAB, 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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N636 HAB is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N636 HAB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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