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RSG 29Y

1982 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Vauxhall Chevette46,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 29Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,368 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 84,127 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 83,963 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 82,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

water leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,818 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jun 2009 81,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

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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RSG 29Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RSG 29Y, 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 RSG 29Y registered?

RSG 29Y is a 1982 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 November 1982.

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