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PCV 435Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,998 mi
Last recorded30,998 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 435Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2005 30,998 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 30,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PCV 435Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 46,526 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 PCV 435Y, 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 44 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 PCV 435Y registered?

PCV 435Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is PCV 435Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCV 435Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCV 435Y have outstanding finance?

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