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P463 FWP

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,313 mi
Last recorded138,313 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 FWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,313 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis is corroded

exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 136,097 miles

chassis is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,304 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2024 134,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork both front (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,657 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair gear box (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 133,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 132,750 miles

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

Front both disc corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all front bushes perished

Fail 21 Jun 2022 132,750 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and n/s/r 235/60x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,860 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 127,146 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on sidewalls and in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 127,146 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on sidewalls and in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,239 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 118,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,781 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 103,781 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,396 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 100,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 May 2015 100,388 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,195 miles

several tyres near limit,slight play in steering joints.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,195 miles

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

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

several tyres near limit,slight play in steering joints.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,060 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,469 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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P463 FWP is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Blue with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P463 FWP, 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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P463 FWP is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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