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P150 HBC

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 HBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 75,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,459 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,896 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,423 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 71,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,728 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across suspension bed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes out of mater cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear slight end float on axle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

play insteering idler on offside front

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,088 miles

Both front ABS wires insecure.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From engine bay to pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 63,088 miles

Both front ABS wires insecure.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On front axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From engine bay to pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front ABS wires insecure.

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes from engine bay to pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe, rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,439 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,396 miles

slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

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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P150 HBC is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P150 HBC, 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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P150 HBC is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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