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UYB 491W

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,030 mi
Last recorded48,030 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 491W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,022 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,496 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,469 miles

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.

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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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.

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The MOT history for UYB 491W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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