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R846 KMV

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 KMV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 94,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 93,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 93,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,484 miles

Oil leak engine and rear differential slight leak ()

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion present

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,838 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 75,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 71,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 64,158 miles

Headlamp masks/converters 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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R846 KMV is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R846 KMV, 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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What year was R846 KMV registered?

R846 KMV is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R846 KMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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