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LMJ 167V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,426 mi
Last recorded25,426 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMJ 167V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,426 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,372 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 25,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,265 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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LMJ 167V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LMJ 167V, 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 LMJ 167V registered?

LMJ 167V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 24 January 1980.

Is LMJ 167V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMJ 167V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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