MOT Status
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138,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
chassis is corroded
exhaust system is corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
several tyres near limit,slight play in steering joints.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in steering linkages
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?
Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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