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FHY 595W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,747 mi
Last recorded33,747 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 595W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,747 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,747 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,193 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FHY 595W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHY 595W, 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 FHY 595W registered?

FHY 595W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is FHY 595W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHY 595W shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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