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HJE 15Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Beige Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,230 mi
Last recorded49,230 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJE 15Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 49,155 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,005 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 49,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracking on inner edge of tread, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,869 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

fuel cap seal splitting ( no leak)

Fail 19 Oct 2019 48,869 miles

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

fuel cap seal splitting ( no leak)

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,827 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Oct 2018 48,826 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2009 48,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,446 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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HJE 15Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Beige with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJE 15Y, 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 HJE 15Y registered?

HJE 15Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is HJE 15Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJE 15Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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