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WYJ 508Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYJ 508Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,768 miles

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

general corrosion to front and rear underbody and suspension

vehicle underbody heavily covered in undersill

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,470 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column attachment defective universal joint (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,984 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 41,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,765 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 38,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,843 miles

both headlight pattons are poor.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,598 miles

propshaft centre bearing rubber split

slight brake pulsatioon on road test

Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,065 miles

Nearside headlight patton is poor.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,584 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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WYJ 508Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WYJ 508Y, 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 WYJ 508Y registered?

WYJ 508Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 February 1983.

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