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XVS 917X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,504 mi
Last recorded10,504 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 917X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 10,504 miles

Front wings rusty

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 10,504 miles

Front wings rusty

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 4,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear inner arch start of corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all FOUR tyres perished

oil leak

rear diff leak

rear seats not fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,868 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside sill ends (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear inner arch start of corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

all FOUR tyres perished

oil leak

rear diff leak

rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear seats not fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2015 88,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside sill corroded

rear seats not fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,670 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,431 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,940 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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XVS 917X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XVS 917X, 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 XVS 917X registered?

XVS 917X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 6 October 1981.

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