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MWB 215W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,721 mi
Last recorded37,721 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWB 215W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 37,721 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,721 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres starting to crack and perish

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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MWB 215W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Gold 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 MWB 215W, 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.

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What year was MWB 215W registered?

MWB 215W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 29 June 1981.

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