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DSC 900S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,072 mi
Last recorded45,072 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 900S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 45,072 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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DSC 900S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSC 900S, 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 DSC 900S registered?

DSC 900S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is DSC 900S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSC 900S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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