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LTC 529Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTC 529Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,918 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,395 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front wing at lower edge insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,804 miles

both inner sills corroding

exhaust noisy

front tyres inner tread worn low

o/s headlamp has poor beam pattern

throttle jamming

trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2008 38,804 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both inner sills corroding

exhaust noisy

front tyres inner tread worn low

throttle jamming

trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,815 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner sills corroded

rear trailing rod bushes in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,593 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 23,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

top ball joint nuts rubbing on inner of frontt wheels

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,995 miles

boot floor weak/holed but not prescribed area

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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LTC 529Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LTC 529Y, 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 LTC 529Y registered?

LTC 529Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 25 August 1982.

Is LTC 529Y safe to buy?

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