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WVC 54X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,947 mi
Last recorded8,947 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVC 54X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 8,947 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 8,947 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 8,799 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 8,676 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,761 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,683 miles

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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 8,268 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise acceptable

Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,775 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 6,862 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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WVC 54X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WVC 54X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WVC 54X?

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What year was WVC 54X registered?

WVC 54X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 December 1981.

Is WVC 54X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVC 54X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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