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BJA 18T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Bronze Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 18T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014
Fail 7 Jun 2014

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,981 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,981 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,911 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 43,909 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 43,843 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,583 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,568 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,436 miles

Advise general condition

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 43,272 miles

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.

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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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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BJA 18T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 January 1979.

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