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PEL 631W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,697 mi
Last recorded31,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 631W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rubber exhaust mountings perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rubber exhaust mountings perished

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

odd coil springs fitted to rear.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PEL 631W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PEL 631W, 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 PEL 631W registered?

PEL 631W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 29 May 1981.

Is PEL 631W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 631W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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