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MCY 58X

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,491 mi
Last recorded51,491 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 58X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 51,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 51,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,097 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

heavy under body paint

many welding repairs carried out

vehicle has been rally prep

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,812 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,623 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MCY 58X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MCY 58X, 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 MCY 58X registered?

MCY 58X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 February 1982.

Is MCY 58X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 58X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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