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A648 DRR

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,813 mi
Last recorded78,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA648 DRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 78,741 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,425 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 78,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,089 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,080 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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A648 DRR is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A648 DRR, 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 A648 DRR registered?

A648 DRR is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 14 March 1984.

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