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33 DTV

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,903 miles

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,817 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,813 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,617 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 96,617 miles

Braking system leaking n/s/r brake (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 96,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 95,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 95,325 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,724 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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33 DTV is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,058 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 33 DTV, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 33 DTV registered?

33 DTV is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 33 DTV safe to buy?

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