MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside showing signs of corrosion
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all tyres aged
o/s wing rusty
slight lift in front ball joints
wish bone bushes deteriorated
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)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres aged
o/s wing rusty
slight lift in front ball joints
wish bone bushes deteriorated
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f spring chaffing top joint when jacked
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UYB 491W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 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 UYB 491W, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UYB 491W registered?
UYB 491W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 December 1980.
Is UYB 491W safe to buy?
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