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GNL 611W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,390 mi
Last recorded89,390 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNL 611W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,390 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 89,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive FAILED SMOKE TEST (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,248 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front inner wing holed but near suspension

Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,932 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front inner wing holed but near suspension

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,677 miles

off side and near side headlights slightly dull

Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

off side and near side headlights slightly dull

Pass 19 May 2010 87,239 miles

drivers door bottom hinge corroded and insecure but door opens and closes

passenger side inner sill corroded outwith a prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2010 87,156 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers door bottom hinge corroded and insecure but door opens and closes

passenger side inner sill corroded outwith a prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2009 86,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 85,625 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 85,599 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 84,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,555 miles

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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GNL 611W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GNL 611W, 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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GNL 611W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 April 1981.

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