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EAR 257Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,649 mi
Last recorded56,649 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 257Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 51,161 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to t junc (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,531 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

screen marked

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,423 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres age cracks

Fail 21 Jul 2016 38,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres age cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre treds cracking

both sills have slight corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 32,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre treds cracking

both sills have slight corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,004 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,004 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EAR 257Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 46,526 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 EAR 257Y, 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 44 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EAR 257Y registered?

EAR 257Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 14 August 1982.

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