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A677 KJT

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

50,598 mi
Last recorded50,598 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA677 KJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,598 miles

welded repairs to inner and outer sills

Fail 10 Aug 2019 50,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

welded repairs to inner and outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2018 50,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 50,577 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,523 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 50,523 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,292 miles

oil leak

slight brake imbalance front brakes (offside front lower effort)

slight corrosion to under body and sill area

Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,292 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

slight brake imbalance front brakes (offside front lower effort)

slight corrosion to under body and sill area

Pass 19 Jul 2015 50,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

car leans to one side

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

car is leaning to the offside

Pass 1 May 2014 49,681 miles

Oil leak

front suspension soft

under floor areas undersealed

Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,681 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

under floor areas undersealed

Oil leak

front suspension soft

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 48,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer seals corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 45,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

poss battery leak

Pass 1 May 2009 42,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front and rear flexi hoses secured with zip ties.

Pass 1 May 2007 39,126 miles

same as previously

Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,092 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2006 37,478 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 37,461 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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A677 KJT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 A677 KJT, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A677 KJT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 29 February 1984.

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