CarVerify

Free Car Check

HTA 198V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,297 mi
Last recorded22,297 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 198V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,297 miles

car rusting in various places

exhaust rusting

nsf arch corroding

oil leak

play nsf steering arm

play osf steering arm

Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,292 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

car rusting in various places

exhaust rusting

nsf arch corroded

oil leak

play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting in n/s sill

Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting in n/s sill

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,760 miles

corrosion repairs carried out to sills and body †corrosion in rear wheel arches

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
Full Vauxhall Chevette reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HTA 198V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 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 HTA 198V, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTA 198V?

You can check the full history of HTA 198V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HTA 198V registered?

HTA 198V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is HTA 198V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTA 198V shows 6 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.

Does HTA 198V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HTA 198V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.