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CMA 12X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 12X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 65,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,560 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,809 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,698 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

exhaust hitting body on rear

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,562 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 54,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 53,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,077 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 53,069 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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CMA 12X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 49,509 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 CMA 12X, 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 45 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CMA 12X registered?

CMA 12X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 18 August 1981.

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