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ExpiredMileage
57,552 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside covered in this underseal/paint
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))
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
right front tyre slight cracking in tread
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
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
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
gearbox rear seal leaking oil
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.
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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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