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VMA 205R

1977 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,119 mi
Last recorded252,119 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette45,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 205R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2010 252,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all the front suspension and its componants are corroded

all the rear suspension and its componants are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs are fitted with back plates not allowing full inspection of them

hand brake cable is corroded

no fog lite fitted to the vehicle due to it being pre 1st apr 1980

no passenger door mirror due to it being pre 1st aug 1978

oil leak at differential & the engine

the vehicle has no rear belts fitted due to its age

vehicle chassis has patches of surface corrosion throughout

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,140 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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VMA 205R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMA 205R, 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 VMA 205R registered?

VMA 205R is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 10 March 1977.

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