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CNY 543V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

39,075 mi
Last recorded39,075 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNY 543V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 38,822 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,159 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,159 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,952 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,767 miles

no advisories repaired

Fail 24 Aug 2007 37,767 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyres starting to perish & split

play in front seat runners

Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre walls starting to split & perished

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre walls starting to split & perished

Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,503 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 37,503 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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CNY 543V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CNY 543V, 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 CNY 543V registered?

CNY 543V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 23 August 1979.

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