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A316 TOO

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,489 mi
Last recorded12,489 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA316 TOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 12,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 12,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/bulkhead under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 3,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,254 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat removed at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 91,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,062 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,782 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 76,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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A316 TOO is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A316 TOO, 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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A316 TOO is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 24 April 1984.

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