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XIL 9696

1993 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Chevrolet Astro70,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 9696
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,580 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,206 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,769 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perrished

both rear shock absorbers weak

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 3 May 2014 56,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perrished

both rear shock absorbers weak

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,160 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,397 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,746 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,842 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 35,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,452 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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XIL 9696 is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 70,706 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 XIL 9696, 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 33 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XIL 9696 is a 1993 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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