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M546 XJK

1995 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,150 mi
Last recorded86,150 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Chevrolet Astro71,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 XJK
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 86,150 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,997 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2019 84,997 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,171 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 81,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

Fail 4 Jun 2015 79,880 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly cracking outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,965 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 77,954 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 75,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,794 miles

Smoke emitted from exhaust after idling for prolonged period.

Fail 2 May 2012 71,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Smoke emitted from exhaust after idling for prolonged period.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,771 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust is quite smokey,but not dense

rear tyre walls and treads have cracks

Fail 15 Dec 2010 68,767 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust is quite smokey but not dense

offside rear tyre inner wall and tread cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Dec 2007 63,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2006 62,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,223 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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M546 XJK is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1995 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 71,339 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 M546 XJK, 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 31 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M546 XJK is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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