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GFP 221V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,666 mi
Last recorded39,666 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFP 221V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 39,297 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 38,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,552 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 38,552 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 37,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 37,490 miles

Front wipers a bit smeary

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 37,041 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both inner front wings corroding (headlamp area)

front section of exhaust corroded

nearside front sill starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both inner front wings corroding (headlamp area)

front section of exhaust corroded

nearside front sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,180 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,556 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,554 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,201 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,201 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 34,799 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pipes corroding.

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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GFP 221V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFP 221V, 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 GFP 221V registered?

GFP 221V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is GFP 221V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFP 221V shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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