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NJW 535X

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,153 mi
Last recorded30,153 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJW 535X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 30,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 28,072 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 28,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 26,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,659 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 25,659 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 24,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 20,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,245 miles

both front tyre side wall craked

Fail 20 Aug 2012 20,245 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyre side wall craked

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,710 miles

both front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,229 miles

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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NJW 535X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJW 535X, 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 NJW 535X registered?

NJW 535X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is NJW 535X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJW 535X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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