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PFL 959X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

370 mi
Last recorded370 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFL 959X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted at repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 May 2022 369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted at repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2022 338 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 25 May 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2019 4,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2018 13,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2018 13,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth anti slip missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

service brake only just met the requirement and may be in need of repair or adjustment

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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PFL 959X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PFL 959X, 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 PFL 959X registered?

PFL 959X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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