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B556 PEX

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,010 mi
Last recorded15,010 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 PEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2017 15,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint, behind gaitor (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wing area's are holed near bulkhead, not structual

Pass 17 Dec 2016 13,228 miles

both headlight images slightly distorted.

slight play behind steering rack gaiter.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 11,686 miles

both front wheelbearings have slight play

both rear tyres worn close to limit

o/s outer sill weak

o/s steering rack gaiter perished

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2015 11,625 miles

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

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

both front wheelbearings have slight play

both rear tyres worn close to limit

o/s outer sill weak

o/s steering rack gaiter perished

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2014 9,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlight image is slightly distorting

n/s wiper blade frayed on edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

rear no. plate is slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Dec 2014 9,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlight image is slightly distorting

n/s wiper blade frayed on edge

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise

rear no. plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Dec 2013 7,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlight images slightly distorted

n/s/f inner wing is getting weak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 7,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlight images slightly distorted

n/s/f inner wing is getting weak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 6,074 miles

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

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

both headlights have slightly distorted images

Pass 3 Dec 2011 4,099 miles

slight play in steering rack// both front wheelbearings have slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2010 2,525 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 2,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 665 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides// both front wheelbearings slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2008 98,637 miles

both headlights have slight moisture behind glass, rear no. plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,546 miles

slight play in both front wheelbearings// oil leak on engine// slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,065 miles

n/s/f front tyre worn close to limit// o/s/f tyre worn close to limit// n/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated// o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated// propshaft vmounting worn

Fail 22 Nov 2006 93,913 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

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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B556 PEX is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 B556 PEX, 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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B556 PEX is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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