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A895 DPD

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,552 mi
Last recorded57,552 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA895 DPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,552 miles

underside covered in this underseal/paint

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,552 miles

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

underside covered in this underseal/paint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,085 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,037 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 53,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 50,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

right front tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s fr. tyre cracks in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre to rear exhaust connection corroded

gear box oil seal minor leak

oil leaks from engine

slight perishing both rear tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished on outer walls

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

Leak from prop shaft oil seal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,397 miles

gearbox rear seal leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,988 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 27,978 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A895 DPD is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A895 DPD, 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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A895 DPD is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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