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DWG 131V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,608 mi
Last recorded64,608 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWG 131V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,608 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,794 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 61,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,570 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,570 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 May 2006 56,983 miles

Exhaust hitting body

N/s Front and O/S rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 19 May 2006 56,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust hitting body

N/s front brake binding slightly

O/S rear brake binding slightly

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

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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DWG 131V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWG 131V, 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 DWG 131V registered?

DWG 131V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is DWG 131V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWG 131V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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