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N429 CEG

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Green Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 CEG
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,429 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2023 86,765 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 86,745 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 85,199 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 83,073 miles

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

steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,059 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,050 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,791 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,944 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 54,027 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,440 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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N429 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Green with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N429 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N429 CEG is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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