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CAT 267T

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,325 mi
Last recorded8,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 267T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 8,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 8,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,714 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 47,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 3,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 3,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 2,683 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 2,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 1,022 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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CAT 267T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CAT 267T, 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 CAT 267T registered?

CAT 267T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is CAT 267T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAT 267T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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