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P232 ENP

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Grey Petrol 4229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 ENP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint retaining pin missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock corroded

offside rear shock corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 147,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside chassis corroded

under side corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front x member corroded

nearside chassis corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 147,063 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside track rod end nut retaining device missing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front x member corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

under side corrosion

Fail 19 May 2022 147,061 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 May 2021 143,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chassis corrosion

exhaust rusty

park brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 11 May 2020 142,477 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil n/s/r back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil o/s/r back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2020 142,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil n/s/r back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil o/s/r back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2019 140,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 140,496 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,908 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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P232 ENP is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Grey with a 4,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P232 ENP, 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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P232 ENP is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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