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P301 ECE

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 ECE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 78,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 May 2024 73,469 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 65,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,071 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 19 Mar 2021 65,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,569 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,030 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,835 miles

front suspension areas corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,746 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,732 miles

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 May 2008 43,600 miles

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

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

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

Re-alignment is needed. Thanx.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 43,600 miles

Re-alignment is needed. Thanx.

Pass 21 May 2007 37,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 37,789 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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P301 ECE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P301 ECE, 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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P301 ECE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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