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P107 ECE

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Black Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,601 mi
Last recorded182,601 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 ECE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 182,601 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 182,601 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 179,673 miles

EMISSIONS ON LIMIT

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF

N/S/R HANDBRAKE JUST MAKING EFFORT

Pass 31 Oct 2016 175,767 miles

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

NOISE ON FRON SUSPENSION

Pass 17 Oct 2015 171,617 miles

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 168,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 164,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 163,943 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Oct 2012 157,797 miles

loose wiring inside cab

nail in n/s /rear tyre

pass side rear h/brake on limit

slight leak power steering

Fail 19 Oct 2012 157,797 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

loose wiring inside cab

nail in n/s /rear tyre

pass side rear h/brake on limit

slight leak power steering

Pass 9 Nov 2011 154,720 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 28 Oct 2011 154,720 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

chip in screen

Pass 30 Sep 2010 149,748 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 149,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 144,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 139,865 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 139,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 133,594 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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P107 ECE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Black with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 82,136 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 P107 ECE, 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 29 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P107 ECE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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