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100 GYP

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,928 mi
Last recorded63,928 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 GYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,928 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter perishing.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 29 Sep 2018 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up aimed to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead adjacent to battery (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel hose from fuel tank to fuel pipe in poor condition.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter perishing.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,764 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,750 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear of nearside outer sill panel corroding.

Slight play in nearside front suspesnion lower ball joint.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,792 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Very slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Very slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,162 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?

Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
501
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 286
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Steering rack gaiter split 194
Headlamp aim too high 168
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100 GYP is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Chevette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 GYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Chevette typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 43 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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100 GYP is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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