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A755 WVL

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,718 mi
Last recorded64,718 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA755 WVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,718 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 64,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam light fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,627 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,925 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,782 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 40,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,256 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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A755 WVL is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A755 WVL, 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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A755 WVL is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 13 June 1984.

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