MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated near axle marked with paint (3.6.B.4d)
Wheel nut(s) missing one nut missing of each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear under floor heavy corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
oil on min
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
oil on min
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor chassis (5.2.6)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength innersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear floor
oil level low
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GUE 480T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 GUE 480T, 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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GUE 480T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 27 June 1979.
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