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A696 MHD

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,719 mi
Last recorded51,719 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA696 MHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,719 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carbs (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 51,719 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 51,719 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,719 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 51,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low

slight play in rear suspension rod ball joint

Fail 18 May 2021 51,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

slight play in rear suspension rod ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 517,194 miles

dust cover bottom ball joint split

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 51,238 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 51,238 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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A696 MHD is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A696 MHD, 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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A696 MHD is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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