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KFJ 333V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFJ 333V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,460 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 98,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch in 2 places as chalked marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components very rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,091 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components very rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2013 96,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,714 miles

(advise) alot of genral corrosion at rear axel and suspension components

(advise) extensive welding repairs on underside of vehciel all satisfactory repairs

(advise) slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

(advise) slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,145 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,632 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,873 miles

off side front outregger and inner wheel arch pannel corroded

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 92,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 91,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 89,816 miles

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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KFJ 333V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFJ 333V, 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 KFJ 333V registered?

KFJ 333V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 20 June 1980.

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