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A864 LPP

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,800 mi
Last recorded50,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA864 LPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 47,210 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 18 May 2018 46,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,877 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,657 miles

inner steering rack joints have slight play

lower arm inner bushes have slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,373 miles

all tyres underinflated

front brakes slight bind

Fail 13 Sep 2006 14,373 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres underinflated

front brakes slight bind

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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A864 LPP is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,512 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 A864 LPP, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A864 LPP registered?

A864 LPP is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A864 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A864 LPP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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