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GWC 199T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,813 mi
Last recorded4,813 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 199T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 4,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 4,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,262 miles

both rear inner wheel arches need undersealing

both sides sreeing rack slight play

nearside front speed sensor insecure

rear flexi brake pipes near anti roll bar!

Fail 8 Sep 2008 4,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner wheel arches need undersealing

both sides sreeing rack slight play

nearside front speed sensor insecure

rear flexi brake pipes near anti roll bar!

Pass 8 Sep 2007 413 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 135 miles

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

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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GWC 199T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GWC 199T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWC 199T registered?

GWC 199T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GWC 199T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWC 199T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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