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N897 TDW

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,915 mi
Last recorded75,915 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 TDW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,915 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 75,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N897 TDW is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N897 TDW, 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 N897 TDW registered?

N897 TDW is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N897 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 TDW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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