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RDG 397R

1977 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,793 mi
Last recorded19,793 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette45,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDG 397R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,793 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 16,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 14,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 11,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 7,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 2,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 2,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,193 miles

Nearside front lower part of wing corroded, No sharp edges pertruding

Offside front floor pan corroded

Offside front of sil corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 23,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front lower part of wing corroded, No sharp edges pertruding

Offside front floor pan corroded

Offside front of sil corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,996 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,344 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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RDG 397R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RDG 397R, 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 RDG 397R registered?

RDG 397R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 15 February 1977.

Is RDG 397R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDG 397R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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