MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Slight play in all steering joints and link arms
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
fuel pipes slightly corroded
surface corrosion to front subframe
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
surface corrosion to front subframe
Brakes ; front brake pads appear low
Brakes ; major imbalance on parking brakes , n/s performance low
Brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel
Steering ; track rod end adjuster slightly damaged ( both sides )
Suspension ; both front upper arms bushes deteriorated
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Wheel bearings ; o/s/r has lateral play
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; front brake pads appear low
Brakes ; major imbalance on parking brakes , n/s performance low
Brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel
Note ; unable to spin check n/s/r wheel / bearing due to binding brake
Steering ; track rod end adjuster slightly damaged ( both sides )
Suspension ; both front upper arms bushes deteriorated
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Wheel bearings ; o/s/r has lateral play
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 28 % , imbalance on parking brake 25 %
Brakes ; n/s/f , o/s/f & rear axle pipes , suspect corroded under coils
Lighting ; headlamp images vague
Note ; emissions erratic
Note ; exhaust slightly noisey
Steering ; both idler bushes have slight play
Tyres ; both front wearing on edges , n/s valve stem perished
Tyres ; both rear cracking in tread & valve stems perished
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 28 % , imbalance on parking brake 25 %
Brakes ; n/s/f , o/s/f & rear axle pipes , suspect corroded under coils
Lighting ; headlamp images vague
Steering ; both idler bushes have slight play
Tyres ; both front wearing on edges , n/s valve stem perished
Tyres ; both rear cracking in tread & valve stems perished
offside direction indicator tell tale audible only
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
offside direction indicator tell tale audible only
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f brake judder on mot limit
some corrosion to front brake discs
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f brake judder on mot limit
some corrosion to front brake discs
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?
Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P149 HBC is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 P149 HBC, 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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P149 HBC is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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