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BKL 272T

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,543 mi
Last recorded86,543 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKL 272T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,543 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 143,121 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,548 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 78,343 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BKL 272T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BKL 272T, 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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BKL 272T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 17 October 1978.

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