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EEY 228X

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,742 mi
Last recorded67,742 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEY 228X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,966 miles

handbrake cable rubbing on prop

Fail 20 Sep 2008 63,966 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

handbrake cable rubbing on prop

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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EEY 228X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EEY 228X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEY 228X registered?

EEY 228X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 20 May 1982.

Is EEY 228X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEY 228X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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