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AUE 156Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,050 mi
Last recorded62,050 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUE 156Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,050 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,047 miles

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

all rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,859 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,309 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 56,309 miles

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

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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AUE 156Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 46,526 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 AUE 156Y, 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 44 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUE 156Y?

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What year was AUE 156Y registered?

AUE 156Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AUE 156Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUE 156Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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