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ACR 148V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,932 mi
Last recorded60,932 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 148V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to the rear of offside inner sill area

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,715 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,140 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,220 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,437 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre is perished on sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,022 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 19,817 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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ACR 148V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 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 ACR 148V, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACR 148V registered?

ACR 148V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 27 March 1980.

Is ACR 148V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACR 148V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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