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EFT 405W

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Grey Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFT 405W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,855 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside front inner wheel arches/ underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,003 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,672 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 83,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 74,503 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,369 miles

slight noise from o/s/front hub assy when wheel spun

Fail 5 May 2015 69,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight noise from o/s/front hub assy when wheel spun

Pass 3 May 2014 61,596 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 56,975 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,437 miles

Many areas of veh.showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 May 2011 46,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Many areas of veh.body & suspension,corroded.

N/s.front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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EFT 405W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Grey with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFT 405W, 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 EFT 405W registered?

EFT 405W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 5 September 1980.

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