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R130 YJU

1998 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,940 mi
Last recorded68,940 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Astro110,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 YJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,940 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,938 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,405 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,392 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offide front steering idler has slight play

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edges but not exposing any cords

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to having a wire covering

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer edges but not exposing any cords

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes due to having a wire covering

Pass 19 May 2009 57,067 miles

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

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

Steering idler slight play in bush.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,358 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,258 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 45,666 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 45,666 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

all front suspension and steering greasable joints have slight play

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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R130 YJU is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 110,437 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 R130 YJU, 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 28 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R130 YJU is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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