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BGY 562Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,506 mi
Last recorded40,506 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 562Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,506 miles

centre exhaust blow

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight corrosion to nearside rear boot area

Fail 11 Nov 2008 40,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

centre exhaust blow

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight corrosion to nearside rear boot area

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,005 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 31,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,013 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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BGY 562Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BGY 562Y, 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 BGY 562Y registered?

BGY 562Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 5 July 1983.

Is BGY 562Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGY 562Y 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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