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P493 HRM

1997 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,672 mi
Last recorded64,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 HRM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 63,123 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 63,028 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 May 2021 62,851 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,060 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 60,019 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear of front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,954 miles

Fresh Underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,899 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,982 miles

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

Centre Rear spare wheel missing .

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable bush . (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable bush. (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Rear spare wheel missing .

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

coolant leak on radiator .

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,920 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 51,915 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,310 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,934 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,223 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 40,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s idler arm has play in bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2005 36,932 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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P493 HRM is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P493 HRM, 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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P493 HRM is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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