MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear wheel arch corroded in general
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
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight movement in steering rack inner joints
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
nearside rear outer sill corroded and week, † † †brake pipes becoming corroded and covered in gearse, † † †slight play in steering rack, † † †chassis corroded in general
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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NRC 194W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 16 March 1981.
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