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R301 VOD

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Blue Gas bi-fuel 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,605 mi
Last recorded201,605 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 VOD
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 201,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 198,162 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

MIL light on.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine.

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 198,162 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

MIL light on.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine.

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 186,000 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 186,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 181,019 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 181,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 175,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 167,027 miles

EML on

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in the side wall

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 164,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 143,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 132,535 miles

o/s/f cv boot pinholed

slight play in steering joints

tempory fog light fitted

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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R301 VOD is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Blue 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 1996 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 R301 VOD, 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 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R301 VOD is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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