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BNM 470T

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNM 470T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,428 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 67,421 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

UNDER SIDE OF CAR COVERED IN CORROSION

Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,259 miles

GENERAL CONDITION OF UNDER SIDE OF CAR IS POOR COVERED IN CORROSION

Fail 4 Nov 2009 67,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,149 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 67,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 66,926 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 66,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 66,728 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,519 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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BNM 470T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BNM 470T, 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 BNM 470T registered?

BNM 470T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BNM 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNM 470T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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