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B796 VHT

1984 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,480 mi
Last recorded91,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette46,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 VHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,480 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

Fail 1 Jun 2017 91,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 90,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,372 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,766 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakers unbalanced

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

off side indicators flashing slow

Pass 21 Apr 2007 77,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 76,952 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,586 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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B796 VHT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B796 VHT, 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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What year was B796 VHT registered?

B796 VHT is a 1984 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 23 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B796 VHT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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