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OGY 569W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,231 mi
Last recorded61,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGY 569W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,134 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,123 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2006 61,091 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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OGY 569W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGY 569W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGY 569W registered?

OGY 569W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 20 March 1981.

Is OGY 569W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGY 569W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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