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A568 ONK

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

6,645 mi
Last recorded6,645 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA568 ONK
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 6,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 5,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 5,608 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 5,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both rear bearings have play

Pass 13 Sep 2019 5,008 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 11 Sep 2018 4,456 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cut across both rear tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2017 4,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut across tyre tread

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low effort

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 4,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked upper arm atachment to frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear cut across tyre tread

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low effort

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 3,860 miles

all tyres low on tread

non standard vehicle

slight play nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 16 Oct 2015 3,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 3,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering rack insecure play in bushings (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,829 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

vehicle is non standard fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,088 miles

Heavily modified vehicle.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres low on tread.

Slight binding to off side rear brake,the hand brake travel is very 'short'.

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,585 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres low on tread.

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 3,242 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,853 miles

Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres low on tread

Slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,018 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

oil leaks

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Sep 2009 2,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,912 miles

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,674 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 5,592 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A568 ONK is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A568 ONK, 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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A568 ONK is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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The MOT history for A568 ONK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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