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A401 HUT

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,678 mi
Last recorded92,678 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA401 HUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,678 miles

Offside floor corrosion

sills weak and corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,856 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 86,821 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,059 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,141 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,766 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 71,735 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 71,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,397 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 69,366 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,010 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 67,010 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A401 HUT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 A401 HUT, 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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A401 HUT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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