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N228 JOT

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,571 mi
Last recorded109,571 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 JOT
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,296cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,476 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY FROM STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY FROM STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,511 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,465 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,928 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 100,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 100,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 99,909 miles

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

tyres perishing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 99,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,093 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 94,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 94,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,516 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Fail 13 Jun 2008 91,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight play in steering idler

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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N228 JOT is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 N228 JOT, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N228 JOT is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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