MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion in offside and nearside front inner wheel arches and in rear of vehicle not structure
nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge
nearside rear tyre outer side wall starting to perish and nail in tread
offside and nearside front suspension bump stops loose inside springs
offside front tyre on 2mm and outer side wall starting to perish
offside rear spring mount starting to corrode
corrosion in offside and nearside front inner wheel arches and in rear of vehicle not structure
nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge
nearside rear tyre outer side wall starting to perish and nail in tread
offside and nearside front suspension bump stops loose inside springs
offside front tyre on 2mm and outer side wall starting to perish
offside rear spring mount starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JTA 838V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JTA 838V, 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 JTA 838V registered?
JTA 838V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 May 1980.
Is JTA 838V safe to buy?
The MOT history for JTA 838V shows 3 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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