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KPV 504V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPV 504V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,101 miles

Front valance panel rusted & holed.

Inner & Outer sill's heaverly corroaded.

Inner rear wheel arches corroaded.

N/S/R wheel arch corroaded heaverly.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,101 miles

Front valance panel rusted & holed.

Inner & Outer sill's heaverly corroaded.

Inner rear wheel arches corroaded.

N/S/R wheel arch corroaded heaverly.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,308 miles

Rear wheel arches and front valence heavily corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,308 miles

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

Rear wheel arches and front valence heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 83,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,209 miles

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 80,774 miles

exhaust front pipe getting weak

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2010 80,774 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on legal limit

exhaust front pipe getting weak

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,794 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,238 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 76,549 miles

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

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

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

both center floors weakening, ok for mot this year

Pass 14 Feb 2006 74,280 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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KPV 504V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KPV 504V, 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.

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What year was KPV 504V registered?

KPV 504V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 March 1980.

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