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S962 SCF

1998 Chevrolet Astro

Green Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Chevrolet Astro110,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 SCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,801 miles

Both front headlight image on limit

Both lower arm dust covers perished

Minor oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering box knuckle joints have play on limit

Underbody corrosion

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r shock damp

Fail 10 Mar 2025 147,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front headlight image on limit

Both lower arm dust covers perished

Minor oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering box knuckle joints have play on limit

Underbody corrosion

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 14 Mar 2024 146,650 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

engine/gearbox damp

n/s mirror cracked

o/s headlight aim slightly poor- both lenses slightly poor

o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2024 146,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced too dim (4.1.4 (a))

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

engine/gearbox damp

n/s mirror cracked

o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2023 144,847 miles

both headlight aim poor

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

engine/gearbox damp

o/s inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre has cracks all round

o/s/r tyre has cracks all round- change soon

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,005 miles

underbody has rust

both front inner steering tie rod has slight play

both rear brake pipes corroded

front pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre has cracks

Fail 13 Sep 2021 142,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight image wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both inner steering tie road has slight play

front pads wearing low

rear brake pipe corroded

underbody has rusts

Pass 29 Jul 2020 141,140 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 141,140 miles

Emissions not tested misfire- revs slowly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight image poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 131,225 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,064 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,671 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,647 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 84,114 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 65,705 miles

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

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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S962 SCF is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro in Green with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S962 SCF, 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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S962 SCF is a 1998 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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