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A290 SDM

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,956 mi
Last recorded34,956 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 SDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 34,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk not locking belt

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,547 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axal (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 30,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear Tyre deteriorated

offside rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear Tyre deteriorated

offside rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,930 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,930 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 28,851 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A290 SDM is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A290 SDM, 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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A290 SDM is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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