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AFG 703S

1977 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,191 mi
Last recorded78,191 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette45,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 703S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 78,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear half shaft has slight end float

Rear seats removed

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,191 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose is rubbing brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose is rubbing brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear half shaft has slight end float

Rear seats removed

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brakes have very slight bind

both rear sills slightly coroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,427 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AFG 703S is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,148 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 AFG 703S, 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 49 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFG 703S is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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