1997 Chevrolet Astro Royal Star 4.3L Petrol · D20 MBE
1997 Chevrolet Astro Royal Star (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 83,372 miles. MOT valid until 24/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET ASTRO ROYAL STAR
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4290cc
D20 MBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 83,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D20 MBE Mileage History
- 04/08/202378,142 mi
- 23/09/202480,767 mi+2,625 mi
- 26/09/202480,788 mi+21 mi
- 23/09/202583,372 mi+2,584 mi
- 23/09/202583,372 mi
Average of roughly 2,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D20 MBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Chevrolet Astro Royal Star (D20 MBE) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
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