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A236 JFJ

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,997 mi
Last recorded32,997 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA236 JFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2008 32,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,616 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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A236 JFJ is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A236 JFJ, 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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What year was A236 JFJ registered?

A236 JFJ is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A236 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A236 JFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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