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N734 VLJ

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,850 mi
Last recorded99,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN734 VLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,850 miles

n/s/r hub damp

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both front upper suspension ball joint boots cracking

corrosion to all steel brake pipes

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f shocker damp

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension bush

Fail 12 Jun 2015 99,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both front upper suspension ball joint boots cracking

corrosion to all steel brake pipes

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r hub damp

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f upper suspension bush

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,205 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipe corroding,could not fully inspect due to covers over the brabe pipes

n/s/r, o/s/f,& n/s/f light lense condensed up

o/s/f & n/s/f top and bottom ball joints boots cracking

oil level on min

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,424 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,422 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in n/s steering idler

play in n/s steering idler

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,802 miles

all tyres cracking between sidewalls and tread

main beam tell tale n/w

o/s/f flexible hose slightly loose

play in o/s steering idler

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

all tyres cracking between sidewalls and tread

main beam tell tale n/w

o/s/f flexible hose slightly loose

play in o/s steering idler

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,707 miles

air bag light on

rear tyres wearing low on insides and cracking

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,769 miles

airbag light on

exhaust silencer blowing

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

airbag light on

exhaust silencer blowing

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 105,170 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 105,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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N734 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N734 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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What year was N734 VLJ registered?

N734 VLJ is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N734 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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