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P457 KUD

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 KUD
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 177,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 171,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 165,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 154,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,789 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 143,761 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,627 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 116,131 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,221 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from rear to front above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2013 94,196 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 89,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 140,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2011 85,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2011 85,964 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,206 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,754 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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P457 KUD is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P457 KUD, 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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P457 KUD is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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