MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGU 865Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,512 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 BGU 865Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BGU 865Y registered?
BGU 865Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 16 June 1983.
Is BGU 865Y safe to buy?
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