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V938 OBA

1999 Chevrolet Astro

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Chevrolet Astro88,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 OBA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEAR ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 59,403 miles

Central Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering O/S/F CROSSMEMBER CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached SUPPORT BADLY CORRODED. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEAR ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLITTING SLIGHTLY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLITTING SLIGHTLY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,545 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY, N/S STEERING DRAG LINK. T/R/END.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 55,541 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOWING. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY, N/S STEERING DRAG LINK. T/R/END.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 54,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR BADLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,675 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S TO O/S AND FRONT TO REAR ALL ALONG (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 52,675 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S TO O/S AND FRONT TO REAR ALL ALONG (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings N/S AND O/S IDLERS SLIGHT PLAY (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded (running along front frame)

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 50,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded (running along front frame)

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,742 miles

Statutory seat belt missing rear bench seat (5.1.1)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

play in steering baox and joints

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,418 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,418 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

play in nearside & offside steering idlers / relay arms

Pass 17 May 2013 37,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,889 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 34,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,000 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 29,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,598 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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V938 OBA is a 1999 Chevrolet Astro in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1999 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 88,899 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 V938 OBA, 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 27 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V938 OBA is a 1999 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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