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TWR 713W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,807 mi
Last recorded11,807 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWR 713W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 11,807 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 11,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 8,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 5,641 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 5,602 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 2,290 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 2,267 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 98,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,815 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,364 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,354 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 75,721 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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TWR 713W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWR 713W, 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 TWR 713W registered?

TWR 713W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 15 April 1981.

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