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A281 LVT

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Beige Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,497 mi
Last recorded10,497 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA281 LVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 10,497 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 10,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 10,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 10,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 10,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 10,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,312 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 10,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 10,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,927 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 9,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 9,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,783 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 9,779 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offide front brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,774 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 9,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,765 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 9,762 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,753 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 9,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,748 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 9,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 9,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 9,731 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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A281 LVT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Beige with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A281 LVT, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A281 LVT registered?

A281 LVT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 6 July 1984.

Is A281 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A281 LVT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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