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P149 HBC

1997 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,621 mi
Last recorded82,621 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 HBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,621 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,245 miles

Slight play in all steering joints and link arms

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,653 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 22 Jan 2018 67,648 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 12 Dec 2015 63,193 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,191 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 63,145 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2014 58,792 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 58,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,521 miles

offside direction indicator tell tale audible only

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside direction indicator tell tale audible only

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,500 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,438 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 49,438 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,379 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 49,318 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,331 miles

o/s/f brake judder on mot limit

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,331 miles

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.

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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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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