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DOO 649T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Beige Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOO 649T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 71,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,215 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,159 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 62,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 62,526 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 62,286 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 62,238 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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DOO 649T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Beige with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,321 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 DOO 649T, 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DOO 649T registered?

DOO 649T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 19 January 1979.

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