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FPY 888V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,661 mi
Last recorded61,661 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPY 888V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,661 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,618 miles

All tyres perished and cracking on shoulder.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower edge of both sills appears to be not welded sufficiently. (6.1.B.2)

All tyres perished and cracking on shoulder.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,521 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 61,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,087 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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FPY 888V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 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 FPY 888V, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FPY 888V registered?

FPY 888V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FPY 888V safe to buy?

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