MOT Status
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise general condition
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJA 18T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Bronze with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 BJA 18T, 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 BJA 18T registered?
BJA 18T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 January 1979.
Is BJA 18T safe to buy?
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