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B966 SUM

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,472 mi
Last recorded17,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,395 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 17,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,350 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 17,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 17,262 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 17,262 miles

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

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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B966 SUM is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B966 SUM, 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 B966 SUM registered?

B966 SUM is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B966 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B966 SUM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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