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P143 UGW

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,529 mi
Last recorded42,529 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 UGW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 42,514 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P143 UGW is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P143 UGW, 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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What year was P143 UGW registered?

P143 UGW is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P143 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 UGW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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