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KAW 166P

1975 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41 mi
Last recorded41 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette40,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 166P
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 41 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2018 41 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 3 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 3 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested brakes severely binding on (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure bulkhead and nearside front inner wing (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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KAW 166P is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,911 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 KAW 166P, 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 51 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAW 166P registered?

KAW 166P is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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The MOT history for KAW 166P shows 4 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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