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MYN 58X

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,396 mi
Last recorded94,396 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYN 58X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 94,396 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot floor corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 94,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

boot floor corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 94,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE REAR SPRING LOWER MOUNT CORRODING

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Fail 24 Sep 2007 92,919 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,434 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 91,432 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 89,386 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

O/S REAR SERVICR & PARKING BRAKE EFFORTS LOWER THAN EXPECTED

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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MYN 58X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MYN 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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MYN 58X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 26 May 1982.

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