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JJC 565P

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJC 565P
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,776 miles

*** HEADLIGHTS WEDGED IN POSITION WITH WOOD ***

Bodywork corroded.

Nearside door damaged and fouling wing.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bodywork corroded.

Nearside door damaged and fouling wing.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,319 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 102,078 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,363 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,503 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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JJC 565P is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,470 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 JJC 565P, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JJC 565P registered?

JJC 565P is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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