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P454 ECE

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 ECE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 88,713 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2013 88,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2012 88,710 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brakes just in balance

Rear shock absorbers soft

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

Slight play in steering track rod ends

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,710 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brakes just in balance

Rear shock absorbers soft

Slight play in steering track rod ends

Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate slightly obscured by ladder

Rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 27 May 2009 49,294 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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P454 ECE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P454 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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What year was P454 ECE registered?

P454 ECE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P454 ECE safe to buy?

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