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P252 XRH

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,279 mi
Last recorded147,279 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 XRH
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 147,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 142,062 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 137,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 135,701 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 132,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 129,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 125,431 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2018 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,924 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight bind from wheel

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor movement in steering joints

Fail 26 Apr 2017 122,922 miles

Brake pedal spongy sinks to the floor under pressure (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure toe bar (1.9.2a)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure headlight/battery area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure under sill (1.9.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under sill (1.9.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight bind from wheel

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor movement in steering joints

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,604 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 101,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,456 miles

N/S stering box slight play in ball joint.

O/S steering arm slight play in ball joint.

O/S steering idle arm slight play in ball joint.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,310 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges,(Replace with next set of brake pads).

headlamp masks fitted to headlamp lense to remove o/s kick up of beam image.

n/s/f back plate slightly damaged.

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged.

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

top edge of windscreen leaking.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges,(Replace with next set of brake pads).

n/s/f back plate slightly damaged.

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged.

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

top edge of windscreen leaking.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,561 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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P252 XRH is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P252 XRH, 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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P252 XRH is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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