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N587 VLJ

1995 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

169,266 mi
Last recorded169,266 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Chevrolet Astro71,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 VLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 169,266 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 169,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 166,858 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 166,851 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

Front Registration plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2015 165,585 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 165,585 miles

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing front split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 163,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 163,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2012 157,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 157,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 150,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,816 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 117,309 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing and broken

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2009 117,180 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing and broken

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 114,623 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 114,623 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N587 VLJ is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N587 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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N587 VLJ is a 1995 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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