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A274 CWV

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,070 mi
Last recorded29,070 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 CWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 29,070 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2016 29,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,024 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 28,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,462 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 28,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2006 28,451 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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A274 CWV is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A274 CWV, 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 A274 CWV registered?

A274 CWV is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 23 November 1983.

Is A274 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A274 CWV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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