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A398 LUG

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 LUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 65,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 64,809 miles

Both inner & outer sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 64,733 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner & outer sills corroded

exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

Pass 24 May 2022 63,868 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

underside of vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,205 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,176 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,375 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis, floor and sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorating

water pump leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis, floor and sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres deteriorating

water pump leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 40,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,101 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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A398 LUG is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A398 LUG, 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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A398 LUG is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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