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NRA 218W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRA 218W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,912 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,993 miles

Oil leak

front offside wing insecure

offside floor / sill area damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,895 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front offside wing insecure

offside floor / sill area damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,284 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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NRA 218W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NRA 218W, 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 NRA 218W registered?

NRA 218W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is NRA 218W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRA 218W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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