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YGW 114Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,553 mi
Last recorded21,553 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGW 114Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 21,553 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,200 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,595 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,189 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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YGW 114Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YGW 114Y, 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 YGW 114Y registered?

YGW 114Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 10 February 1983.

Is YGW 114Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGW 114Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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