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N653 ENE

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,706 mi
Last recorded60,706 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 ENE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,706 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight room in nearside steering idler

Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear ( yellow chalked ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,378 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,709 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

Nearside door morror glass damaged

Slight play in upper and lower front suspension ball joints both sides

Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise metal brake pipes wrapped in metal spring coil

Fail 16 Apr 2012 491,992 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 491,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 44,750 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fog light looks very low

Pass 15 May 2010 41,802 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,690 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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N653 ENE is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N653 ENE, 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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N653 ENE is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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