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N524 VLJ

1995 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,032 mi
Last recorded64,032 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Chevrolet Astro71,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 VLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,032 miles

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

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 10 May 2025 62,138 miles

Brake Pipes greased inspection limited

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 62,127 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake Pipes greased inspection limited

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parkbrake weak and lower in effort

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,912 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in operation slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres inner sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,600 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,420 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 52,409 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,392 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,392 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative No switch found (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right/ incorrect for UK (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour X4 lamps 2x white 2x orange advice disconnect (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,402 miles

Front brake pads loose

Fail 28 Jun 2017 50,396 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar locking device missing Bolt missing (6.6.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads loose

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,687 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,166 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,301 miles

fog light insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,295 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fog light insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,802 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 40,802 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside drag link bush slight play

offside steering idler bush slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,672 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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 not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor 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.B.7)

offside drag link bush slight play

offside steering idler bush slight play

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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N524 VLJ is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N524 VLJ, 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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What year was N524 VLJ registered?

N524 VLJ is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N524 VLJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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