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R137 LVE

1997 Chevrolet Astro

White Gas bi-fuel 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 LVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,272 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,835 miles

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

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

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

rear reg plate slightly obscured

Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,978 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R137 LVE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R137 LVE, 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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R137 LVE is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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