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N244 LAG

1995 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Chevrolet Astro71,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN244 LAG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 118,727 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe / box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering idler / intermediate drop arm slight play in pivot

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front steering idler / intermediate drop arm slight play in pivot

Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,474 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fan hitting plastic casing

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link / steering arms bush's have slight play

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking Brake efficiency just met 16%

Rear Service Brake efficiency just met 59%

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fan hitting plastic casing

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link / steering arms bush's have slight play

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking Brake efficiency just met 16%

Rear Service Brake efficiency just met 59%

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,107 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 115,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 115,100 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front crash bar heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 114,219 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,219 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,931 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,245 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,571 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,178 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,198 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,861 miles

underbody covered in waxoil

Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

under body very rust

Pass 13 May 2013 188,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 85,994 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 85,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 77,770 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

inner and outer track rod end slight wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,492 miles

slight play at both idler arm bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,362 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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N244 LAG is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N244 LAG, 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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N244 LAG is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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