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DGO 123X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,370 mi
Last recorded56,370 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGO 123X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,495 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 54,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,240 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,006 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 52,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,148 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,906 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 51,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 43,948 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,284 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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DGO 123X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DGO 123X, 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 DGO 123X registered?

DGO 123X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 25 November 1981.

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