MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
All 4 wheels protruding past wheel archs
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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 ()
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)
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)
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
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
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)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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