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PHH 163W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,895 mi
Last recorded3,895 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHH 163W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 3,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,055 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 3,604 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,407 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 2,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 2,387 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,698 miles

ALL ROAD SHOCK ABSORBERS WEARING WEAK, ADVISE REPLACED.

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL ROAD SHOCK ABSORBERS WEARING WEAK, ADVISE REPLACED.

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 69,428 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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PHH 163W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PHH 163W, 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 PHH 163W registered?

PHH 163W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is PHH 163W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHH 163W shows 12 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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