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ARF 46T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 46T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 46,986 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 46,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 46,620 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 46,205 miles

BRAKE JUDDER ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BASE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED IN PLACES

Fail 28 May 2011 46,205 miles

BRAKE JUDDER ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BASE WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED IN PLACES

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of car undersealed

washers working but poorly

Pass 18 May 2009 45,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,050 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 45,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,283 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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ARF 46T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,321 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 ARF 46T, 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARF 46T registered?

ARF 46T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 14 March 1979.

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