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UWD 669X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,091 mi
Last recorded6,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWD 669X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 6,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 5,836 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 5,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 5,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 4,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 3,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 1,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 1,022 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 6 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,430 miles

adv engine oil leak

adv under body components rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,160 miles

adv under body and suspension parts rusting

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,160 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,336 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Nov 2005 29,852 miles

rear axle beam corroded

slight play in steering rack

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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UWD 669X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UWD 669X, 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 UWD 669X registered?

UWD 669X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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