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EUE 149T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,326 mi
Last recorded76,326 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2005
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 149T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2005 76,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 76,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

oil leak

unable to asses axle brakepipes fully due to heavy underseal

unable to asses under body fully due to heavy underseal

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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EUE 149T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EUE 149T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUE 149T registered?

EUE 149T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is EUE 149T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUE 149T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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