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SNW 940W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,505 mi
Last recorded50,505 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNW 940W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 50,505 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf door inner edge corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2013 50,505 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf door inner edge corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr floor slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,700 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr floor slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,045 miles

underbody slightly corrodded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,539 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 262,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 212,756 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 14,266 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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SNW 940W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SNW 940W, 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 SNW 940W registered?

SNW 940W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 11 February 1981.

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