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VTF 901Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,421 mi
Last recorded64,421 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 901Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front outer wings and rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

slight corrosion on front outer wings and nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,537 miles

All 4 wheels protruding past wheel archs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 57,537 miles

Fuel pipe leaking dripping from pipe next to gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb in wrong way (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All 4 wheels protruding past wheel archs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen suspect bulb fitted incorrectly or faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,878 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

extensiv under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,954 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 37,954 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,030 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 37,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,877 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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VTF 901Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VTF 901Y, 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 VTF 901Y registered?

VTF 901Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 29 June 1983.

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The MOT history for VTF 901Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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