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A157 LTA

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,939 mi
Last recorded69,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA157 LTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 69,216 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,205 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under steering wheel and at clutch pedal (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight may have seized ball joint (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,843 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 68,843 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,653 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,384 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,384 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nearside tyre perished

front offside tyre perished

rear diff has a slight oil leak

rear nearside tyre perished

rear offside tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nearside tyre perished

front offside tyre perished

rear diff has a slight oil leak

rear nearside tyre perished

rear offside tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 63,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,237 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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A157 LTA is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A157 LTA, 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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A157 LTA is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 28 September 1983.

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