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M245 URX

1994 Chevrolet Astro

Grey Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

63,346 mi
Last recorded63,346 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Chevrolet Astro67,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 URX
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 63,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both intermediate drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe front support bars corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,150 miles

Front all suspension components rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 61,145 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front all suspension components rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,702 miles

Slight corrosion: Chassis, Front springs, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Front suspension arms, Tow bar.

Fail 21 Feb 2022 57,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet won`t open

Slight corrosion: Chassis, Front springs, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Front suspension arms, Tow bar.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,927 miles

All suspension very rusty.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 55,918 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components very rusty.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,337 miles

Underside very rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2018 55,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Underside very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,895 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal pipe corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs corroded and pitted

Offside Front steering idler has a play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axel corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise both rear axels have slight end float

fuel filter and fuel lines corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,817 miles

Both front steering idlers slight play

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front inner shoulder worn and tyre on the legal limit

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

Offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,817 miles

Both front steering idlers slight play

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front inner shoulder worn and tyre on the legal limit

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

Offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,694 miles

STEERING IDLERS WORN

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,334 miles

both steering idler arms have slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both steering idler arms have slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,901 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,132 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering idlers

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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M245 URX is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro in Grey with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M245 URX, 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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M245 URX is a 1994 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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