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LHN 601W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,304 mi
Last recorded18,304 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHN 601W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 18,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,147 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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LHN 601W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LHN 601W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LHN 601W?

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What year was LHN 601W registered?

LHN 601W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is LHN 601W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHN 601W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LHN 601W have outstanding finance?

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