MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,620 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s front floor showing signs of welding repairs
rear inner arches showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
condensation to n/s and o/s front headlamps
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFR 178W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DFR 178W, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DFR 178W registered?
DFR 178W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is DFR 178W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFR 178W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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