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KSF 332X

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

33,388 mi
Last recorded33,388 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSF 332X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 33,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 32,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 32,027 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 May 2017 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,471 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 26,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,214 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,214 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2007 25,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 25,853 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,566 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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KSF 332X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KSF 332X, 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 KSF 332X registered?

KSF 332X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 16 February 1982.

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