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OCX 440X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,469 mi
Last recorded50,469 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 440X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,469 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prop shaft has worn a hole in the floor/ propshaft tunnel not a prescribed area also propshaft quite worn (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive no longer dripping from engine as on the test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,467 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached at rack body ,insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prop shaft has worn a hole in the floor/ propshaft tunnel not a prescribed area also propshaft quite worn (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 50,015 miles

All direction indicators not working cross over fault effecting all lamps (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam cross over fault on n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working cross over fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,397 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 49,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive wear in rack on n/s (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,032 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,118 miles

Oil leak

head lamps slightly diffused

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust mounting missing

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 45,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,946 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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OCX 440X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OCX 440X, 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 OCX 440X registered?

OCX 440X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 18 September 1981.

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