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GLK 819T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLK 819T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 42,720 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,409 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,409 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 41,939 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,930 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all wheels have been brake fluid bled

Pass 31 May 2012 41,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,633 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,539 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,539 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 41,260 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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GLK 819T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GLK 819T, 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 GLK 819T registered?

GLK 819T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 23 June 1979.

Is GLK 819T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLK 819T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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