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MEJ 508R

1977 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette45,148 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 508R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014
Pass 23 Mar 2012
Pass 15 Mar 2011
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,032 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007

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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MEJ 508R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,148 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 MEJ 508R, 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 49 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MEJ 508R registered?

MEJ 508R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 2 March 1977.

Is MEJ 508R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEJ 508R 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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