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ABC 239T

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Beige Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 239T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 72,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 71,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,427 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,834 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 May 2015 69,834 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,363 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 68,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,309 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 67,902 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 67,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,457 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 67,102 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 66,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 65,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,714 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 64,714 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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ABC 239T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Beige with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,058 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 ABC 239T, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABC 239T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 10 August 1978.

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