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P164 FFP

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,385 mi
Last recorded71,385 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 FFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 70,203 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 68,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,261 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,784 miles

both head lights starting to deteriorate

metal brake pipes covered in coiled wire

slight movement in steering idla

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both head lights starting to deteriorate

metal brake pipes covered in coiled wire

slight movement in steering idla

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,725 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in coiled wire

front brake pads look low

movement in nearside steering idler

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

slight chassi corrosion front

Fail 3 May 2011 57,690 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

coiled wire round metal brake pipes front and rear

nearside front tyre near wearindecators and cracking

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,169 miles

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

front brake pads look low

nearside front side light slightly dim

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes covered in coiled wire

Pass 29 May 2008 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P164 FFP is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P164 FFP, 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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P164 FFP is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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