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B454 VYP

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,264 mi
Last recorded42,264 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB454 VYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,264 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 32,724 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

coil springs corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 32,712 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

battery loose

coil springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 32,613 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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B454 VYP is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 B454 VYP, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B454 VYP registered?

B454 VYP is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 6 August 1984.

Is B454 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B454 VYP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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