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S359 XAT

1998 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,385 mi
Last recorded166,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Astro110,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 XAT
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 166,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 148,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 148,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 133,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 133,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 117,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,430 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,772 miles

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

n/s/r inner wheel rim damage

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 97,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,735 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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S359 XAT is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S359 XAT, 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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S359 XAT is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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