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UEC 940Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 940Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 41,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake insecure caliper bolt insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front crossmember damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,967 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 40,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,527 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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UEC 940Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,512 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 UEC 940Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UEC 940Y registered?

UEC 940Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 12 May 1983.

Is UEC 940Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEC 940Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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