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R115 LHK

1997 Chevrolet Astro

White Lpg 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 LHK
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 96,943 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing 2nd row (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Event 225/60/16 102V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut round sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 96,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,644 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 94,622 miles

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))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative all working apart from n/s/f (direction indicator is working) (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,449 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,411 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

steering components slight play but have grease nipples so could benefit from being greased

Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

steering components slight play but have grease nipples so could benefit from being greased

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

very slight play in steering system components but they all have grease nipples and looks like the system could benefit from a grease

Fail 17 Jan 2017 88,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure near gearbox (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

very slight play in steering system components but they all have grease nipples and looks like the system could benefit from a grease

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,993 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 79,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall deteriorated. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,414 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 72,398 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,809 miles

imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,793 miles

n/s/r/ bump stop worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 66,793 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

n/s/r/ bump stop worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,698 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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R115 LHK is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R115 LHK, 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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R115 LHK is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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