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EAC 140Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,842 mi
Last recorded47,842 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 140Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 47,842 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 47,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 41,213 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front seat sliders worn slightly

handbrake cables corroding slightly but not fraying

slight oil leak from propshaft seal

surface corrosion to vehicle body and under side in several places

Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,213 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front seat slider mechanisms worn slightly

hand brake cables corroding slightly but not fraying

oil leak from prop shaft seal

surface corrosion to vehicle underside and body in several places

Pass 2 May 2008 39,635 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2008 39,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Battery insecure

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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EAC 140Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EAC 140Y, 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 EAC 140Y registered?

EAC 140Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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