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KDG 777V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,555 mi
Last recorded82,555 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDG 777V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,555 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 81,769 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,887 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,122 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside wiper poor

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

Pass 31 May 2012 75,161 miles

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

corrosion forming offside front inner wheel arch (by battery)

Pass 18 May 2009 74,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 73,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2007 70,937 miles

slight corrision forming on underside

Pass 26 May 2006 69,217 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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KDG 777V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KDG 777V, 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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KDG 777V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 21 May 1980.

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