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A603 LVU

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,496 mi
Last recorded25,496 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA603 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 25,496 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 25,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,964 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 24,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,156 miles

Oil leak.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 240,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 2 Jul 2014 240,043 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 23 May 2012 23,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 23,351 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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A603 LVU is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A603 LVU, 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 A603 LVU registered?

A603 LVU is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A603 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A603 LVU shows 14 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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