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R138 BWB

1998 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,596 mi
Last recorded173,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Astro110,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 BWB
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 173,596 miles

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

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2022 172,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 171,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 164,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 155,216 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,845 miles

cut in offside front tyre

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Jun 2017 145,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cut in offside front tyre

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 May 2016 138,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped

passenger mirror missing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 134,000 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 133,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 133,246 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear seatbelt not tested (middle row) seat not fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 127,265 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 127,263 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 115,189 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 115,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 88,548 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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R138 BWB is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R138 BWB, 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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R138 BWB is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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