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XLJ 718X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 718X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,705 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,319 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,997 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,696 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,496 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 75,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,458 miles

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

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f sill corroded outside prescribed area

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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XLJ 718X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLJ 718X, 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 XLJ 718X registered?

XLJ 718X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is XLJ 718X safe to buy?

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