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PPL 486R

1977 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

39,586 mi
Last recorded39,586 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette45,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 486R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,586 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,586 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,477 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 36,477 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,657 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,474 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 26,439 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,301 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 24,301 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front number plate slightly insecure

poor dampering to front and rear shock absorbers

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate loose

oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty vand repaired

Fail 17 Feb 2006 20,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate loose

oil leak

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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PPL 486R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PPL 486R, 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 PPL 486R registered?

PPL 486R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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