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CP53 HNC

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Green Lpg 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HNC
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,419 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,822 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour From rear prospective (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrect colour From rear prospective (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,285 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,500 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,496 miles

Emissions not tested co 2 level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,488 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected Pitman arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected pitman arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil level is low

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

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

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

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,179 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering has slight play in ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,888 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,583 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2013 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside fornt tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2012 98,972 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 94,839 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 90,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,965 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,841 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 84,967 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 84,950 miles

Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

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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CP53 HNC is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Green with a 4,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 82,136 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 CP53 HNC, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP53 HNC is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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