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YPC 2Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,527 mi
Last recorded23,527 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPC 2Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,527 miles

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,322 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,686 miles

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

all four coil springs corroded

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside front wing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,281 miles

all four road springs surface corrosion

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

offside front and rear wings slightly damaged

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

nearside steering rack worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,028 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,055 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 19,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine/gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine/gearbox damp with oil

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,229 miles

engine/gearbox damp with oil

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Oct 2006 16,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

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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YPC 2Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YPC 2Y, 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 YPC 2Y registered?

YPC 2Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is YPC 2Y safe to buy?

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