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P187 PDA

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

227,761 mi
Last recorded227,761 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 PDA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 227,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 223,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 223,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 222,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 211,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 199,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 179,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 164,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,018 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,521 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 105,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,443 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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P187 PDA is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P187 PDA, 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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P187 PDA is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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