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N260 CEG

1995 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,719 mi
Last recorded68,719 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Chevrolet Astro71,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 CEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,719 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fog and hazard switch's in roof pannel

Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,815 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,804 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,255 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,633 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,625 miles

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

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Antenna at N/S and O/S rear causing dangerous protrusion, likely to cause injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Lamp fitted to left of centre. Should be to offside. (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps No visible illumination. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test OSF seat missing, rear seats are rear facing and reclined flat. ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 62,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.

Fail 7 Mar 2017 59,411 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Flash rate counted at approx 150 per minute. (30 flashes in 12 seconds) (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure Fog lamp hanging on its cable. (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps The number plate appears to be illuminated from behind the plate but no sign of illumination visible. (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake efficiency is only just been met at 16%.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,274 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 57,255 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,592 miles

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

front steering system gaitors have a slight sweat of grease

offside wiper torn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,403 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 55,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,140 miles

Oil leak

headlamp kick ups masked with tape

rear number plate illuminated from rear

wear on nearside draglink ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate illuminated from rear

wear on nearside draglink ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 40,706 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,873 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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N260 CEG is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N260 CEG, 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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N260 CEG is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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