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VTW 618S

1977 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette45,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 618S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,290 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 95,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice.on.slight.side.to.side.play.in.steering.rack

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,011 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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VTW 618S is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTW 618S, 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 VTW 618S registered?

VTW 618S is a 1977 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 December 1977.

Is VTW 618S safe to buy?

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