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RJF 229W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJF 229W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 38,501 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section corroded and loose at base and corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,947 miles

advise surface corrosion to nsf and osf brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,659 miles

condition of nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of nearside outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,694 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condition of nearside outer sill

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,152 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,660 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,807 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RJF 229W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJF 229W, 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 RJF 229W registered?

RJF 229W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 5 May 1981.

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