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A355 MHJ

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,210 mi
Last recorded7,210 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA355 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,210 miles

boot floor shows corrosion

front and rear registration plates are deteriorated

n/s/r wheel arch shows corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 3,973 miles

Oil leak

evidence of exhaust leaks.

Pass 23 May 2010 96,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,100 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) 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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A355 MHJ is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A355 MHJ, 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 A355 MHJ registered?

A355 MHJ is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A355 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A355 MHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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