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P270 KBC

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 KBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,646 miles

both front upper ball joints split pins missing

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,378 miles

both front upper ball joint split pins missing

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,837 miles

both front upper ball joint split pins missing

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,228 miles

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

both front upper ball joints split pins missing

Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front upper ball joints split pins missing

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,148 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))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel idlers (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,333 miles

Central seatbelts not functioning correctly, (no central seats fitted)

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

Front steering arms have slight play

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 0.7 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended wont lock (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended all rear belt mechanisms wont lock (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front steering arms have slight play

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in all steering joints (need greasing)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 68,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in all steering joints (need greasing)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,713 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

indicator speed on maximum borderline pass

on retest presenter informs rear seat used as 3 passengers.emissions tested at lower leval

seat belts u/s style unable to fully check

Fail 1 May 2013 64,712 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

indicator speed on maximum borderline pass

please check security of n/s/r wheel

seat belts u/s style unable to fully check

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,987 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insurcua

both front tyres starting to c rack

Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,987 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insurcua

both front tyres starting to c rack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,918 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 52,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished 215/70/15 H

n/s indicators slightly fast

o/s/r hand brake cable squashed but working

rear suspension bump stops worn

sump damaged

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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P270 KBC is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P270 KBC, 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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P270 KBC is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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