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B952 UMJ

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB952 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,647 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2008 91,632 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,401 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 89,395 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 87,050 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 87,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B952 UMJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B952 UMJ, 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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B952 UMJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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