MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wipers slightly smear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear brake imbalance 32% however both rear wheels lock up
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
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VMJ 531S is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VMJ 531S, 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 VMJ 531S registered?
VMJ 531S is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 16 August 1977.
Is VMJ 531S safe to buy?
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