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M143 UBU

1994 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,064 mi
Last recorded108,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Chevrolet Astro67,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 UBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,064 miles

Side steps insecure

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2016 108,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Side steps insecure

Pass 5 May 2015 106,625 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake pipes rusty

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2015 106,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake pipes rusty

all rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,489 miles

offside front inner track rod ball joint slight play

offside front tyre perishing

row 2 and 3 seats removed at time of test

vehicle rusty underside

Fail 27 May 2014 103,489 miles

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

foot pedal travel??!!

offside front tyre perishing

row 2 and 3 seats removed prior to test, SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 99,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 99,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,090 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,090 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,634 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 90,634 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 82,333 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 82,099 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,971 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 69,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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M143 UBU is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M143 UBU, 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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M143 UBU is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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