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GYA 275Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 275Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,863 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres cracking on walls

centre exhaust mounting missing

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear fog lamp slightly faded

rear propshaft rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,438 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres cracking on walls

centre exhaust mounting missing

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

rear fog lamp slightly faded

rear propshaft rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2010 72,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion n/s/f under arch front

corrosion n/s/r undersill

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

sidewall cracking n/s/f tyre

sidewall cracking n/s/r tyre

sidewall cracking o/s/f tyre

sidewall cracking o/s/r tyre

start of corrosion n/s under boot floor

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion n/s/f under arch front

corrosion n/s/r undersill

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

sidewall cracking n/s/f tyre

sidewall cracking n/s/r tyre

sidewall cracking o/s/f tyre

sidewall cracking o/s/r tyre

start of corrosion n/s under boot floor

Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,910 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 72,910 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,910 miles

some corrosion to nearside rear lower suspension arm

Fail 15 Jun 2006 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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GYA 275Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GYA 275Y, 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 GYA 275Y registered?

GYA 275Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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