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DLK 169Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,044 mi
Last recorded70,044 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLK 169Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,869 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,791 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 57,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,564 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,564 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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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DLK 169Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLK 169Y, 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 DLK 169Y registered?

DLK 169Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 31 March 1983.

Is DLK 169Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLK 169Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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