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NRS 20W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRS 20W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 123,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 120,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 119,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some wear in sterring rack

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 116,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,297 miles

slight play in inner steering arm joints

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,819 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 3,852 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 98,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NRS 20W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRS 20W, 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 NRS 20W registered?

NRS 20W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is NRS 20W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRS 20W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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