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LNC 283P

1975 Vauxhall Chevette

Maroon Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette40,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNC 283P
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,723 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,572 miles

Nearside front floor corroded. Nearside front inner sill holed, not in prescribed area.

Fail 11 May 2010 86,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside inner sills corroded at front

offside front floor corroded

offside outer sill corroded

water in offside headlamp

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,638 miles

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

both outer sills corroded ,nearside rear floor corroded

offside front tyre perished

steering coupling rubber perished

Fail 2 Feb 2009 82,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded ,nearside rear floor corroded

offside front tyre perished

steering coupling rubber perished

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,358 miles

nearside rear boot floor holed, just out of prescribed area.

offside front floor corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear boot floor holed, just out of prescribed area.

offside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 70,301 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 65,488 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 25 Apr 2006 65,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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LNC 283P is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette in Maroon with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,911 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 LNC 283P, 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 51 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LNC 283P is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 October 1975.

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