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N541 XBR

1995 Chevrolet Astro

White Lpg 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

107,323 mi
Last recorded107,323 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Chevrolet Astro71,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 XBR
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 107,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under side has light corrosion all over chassis

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 105,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner track rod loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 105,774 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel support arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 105,717 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel support arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,277 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,458 miles

heat shield insecure

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering joint

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,116 miles

dip beam require bulbs pattern ok

offside inner steering joint slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,820 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 81,134 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 80,902 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine oil on min level

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 71,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

engine oil on min level

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 71,708 miles

Advise both front top ball joints leaking grease

Fail 13 May 2013 71,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Advise both front top ball joints leaking grease

Pass 11 May 2012 70,897 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery in-secure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 69,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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N541 XBR is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N541 XBR, 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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N541 XBR is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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