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NRC 194W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,349 mi
Last recorded80,349 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRC 194W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavily greased/ undersealed

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes heavily greased/ undersealed

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,185 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner bushers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 80,185 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessively worn (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 79,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded in general

Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear wheel arch corroded in general

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,330 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 77,330 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 76,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,912 miles

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Feb 2008 74,880 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,094 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded and week, † † †brake pipes becoming corroded and covered in gearse, † † †slight play in steering rack, † † †chassis corroded in general

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,260 miles

oil leakes on engine, spring seat on rear axle corroded, slight play in steering rack, offside rear brake pipe becoming corroded, vehicle structure corroded in general.

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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NRC 194W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NRC 194W, 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 NRC 194W registered?

NRC 194W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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