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L520 WYJ

1994 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,497 mi
Last recorded129,497 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Chevrolet Astro67,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 WYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 129,497 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 129,497 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering linkage needs lubricating

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering linkage needs lubricating

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,056 miles

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

Slight play in most steering joints

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,635 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,778 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 66,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,324 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,324 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 62,363 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 62,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,539 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 61,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.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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L520 WYJ is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1994 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 67,867 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 L520 WYJ, 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 32 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L520 WYJ is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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