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PKY 616X

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,541 mi
Last recorded25,541 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKY 616X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 25,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r boot floor and rear panel damage and corrosion not load bearing

Fail 12 May 2009 25,541 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r boot floor and rear panel damage and corrosion not load bearing

Pass 14 May 2008 25,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

body damage to o/s/r not within 30 cm of stress points

Pass 14 May 2007 25,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot floor spare wheel compartment corroded

Fail 1 May 2007 25,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot floor,spare wheel compartment corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2006 24,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre flat

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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PKY 616X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKY 616X, 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.

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What year was PKY 616X registered?

PKY 616X is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 24 April 1982.

Is PKY 616X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKY 616X 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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