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APB 992Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,676 mi
Last recorded54,676 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 992Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 54,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,019 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,780 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has slight cracks on inside sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,008 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,623 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

throttle sticks

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,825 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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APB 992Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 APB 992Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APB 992Y registered?

APB 992Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is APB 992Y safe to buy?

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