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GYB 826Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,205 mi
Last recorded82,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 826Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 80,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to corner of tread / wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 79,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to corner of tread / wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,979 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,780 miles

Disc pads more than 50% worn

Nearside front anti-roll bar bracket deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,439 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,439 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty does not operate offside flashers (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GYB 826Y 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 58.3%.

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 GYB 826Y, 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 GYB 826Y registered?

GYB 826Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 November 1982.

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