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BDG 289Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 289Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 62,107 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 58,984 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 58,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,098 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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BDG 289Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BDG 289Y, 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.

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What year was BDG 289Y registered?

BDG 289Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 December 1982.

Is BDG 289Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDG 289Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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