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UYC 586W

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,018 mi
Last recorded91,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 586W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,018 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,434 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 88,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,076 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,781 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 72,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 65,442 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,744 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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UYC 586W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYC 586W, 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 UYC 586W registered?

UYC 586W is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is UYC 586W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYC 586W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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