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DFR 271W

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,969 mi
Last recorded4,969 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 271W
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 4,969 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 4,969 miles

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

exhaust slightly insecure

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2015 4,969 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 4,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 4,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DFR 271W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 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 DFR 271W, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFR 271W registered?

DFR 271W is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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The MOT history for DFR 271W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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