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R877 LPD

1997 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,952 mi
Last recorded128,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Chevrolet Astro82,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 LPD
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 128,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 128,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,000 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler seal slightly perishing

slight engine oil leak

slight play from steering drop arm

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,489 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across cross member (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to brake flexi s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

steering drop arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,750 miles

Advise both front brake pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 120,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advise both front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,640 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 118,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings trailing arm. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings trailing arm. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure middle. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,731 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,731 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,774 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 107,671 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,966 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,078 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,876 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,253 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

slight lift in offside and nearside steering idler bushes

slight play in steering drop arm to drag link bush

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,781 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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R877 LPD is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R877 LPD, 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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R877 LPD is a 1997 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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