MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Battery insecure
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Exhaust hitting body
N/s Front and O/S rear brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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