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AOK 889T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,227 mi
Last recorded92,227 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOK 889T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 92,227 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 92,227 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 91,564 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 90,799 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 90,799 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AOK 889T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,321 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 AOK 889T, 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOK 889T registered?

AOK 889T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is AOK 889T safe to buy?

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