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A496 DAB

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Beige Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,559 mi
Last recorded3,559 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 3,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 97,617 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 97,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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A496 DAB is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Beige with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A496 DAB, 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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What year was A496 DAB registered?

A496 DAB is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 11 June 1984.

Is A496 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A496 DAB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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