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TMM 628Y

1983 Vauxhall Chevette

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Chevette46,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMM 628Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,644 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,639 miles

bonnet stay missing!

slight leak from rear gearbox seal!

slight oil leak from engine not affecting brakes!

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,639 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread material

Pass 1 May 2007 38,630 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 38,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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TMM 628Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TMM 628Y, 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 TMM 628Y registered?

TMM 628Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is TMM 628Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMM 628Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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