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N706 PYO

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,298 mi
Last recorded86,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN706 PYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,298 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,571 miles

All brake pipes covered in metal coils

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,560 miles

Emissions not tested cats removed (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side skirt (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator and hazard lights (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake pipes covered in metal coils not allowing any inspection.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,070 miles

All brake pipes covered in a protective metal coil which is corroded not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre seats ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator and hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

All brake pipes covered in a protective metal coil which is corroded not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre seats ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,415 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 69,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 63,178 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,058 miles

n/s/r tire starting to crack

Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tire starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,886 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,311 miles

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

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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N706 PYO is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N706 PYO, 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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N706 PYO is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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