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P25 TRO

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,551 mi
Last recorded122,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 TRO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre damaged ,and cracked.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 119,113 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 116,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 116,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 112,735 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All(3)flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust baffles rusting inside exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 109,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

nearside drop arm has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 106,912 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 91,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,538 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,380 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,510 miles

handbrake control pedal high

Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,494 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

handbrake control pedal high

Pass 4 Oct 2008 59,359 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,292 miles

temp fog light fitted

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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P25 TRO is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 P25 TRO, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P25 TRO registered?

P25 TRO is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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