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DAG 856T

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAG 856T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,755 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,821 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,956 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,350 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,194 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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DAG 856T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAG 856T, 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 DAG 856T registered?

DAG 856T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is DAG 856T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAG 856T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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