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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CHEVETTEs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:62.33%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CHEVETTE year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:1,083 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|61
Brakes imbalanced across an axle46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively35
Registration plate lamp issues35
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Brake pipe excessively corroded31
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Registration plate issues15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|12
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|7
Front brake application uneven7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Rear brake binding5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|2
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2

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