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KPP 780V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,711 mi
Last recorded47,711 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPP 780V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,711 miles

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

underside covered in under seal

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,686 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,179 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,177 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,935 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,399 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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KPP 780V is a 1979 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 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 KPP 780V, 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 KPP 780V registered?

KPP 780V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 5 November 1979.

Is KPP 780V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPP 780V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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