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LEO 489P

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 489P
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022
Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,661 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 76,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,001 miles

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)

exhaust noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014
Pass 26 Sep 2013

exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,836 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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LEO 489P is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEO 489P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEO 489P registered?

LEO 489P is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 12 May 1976.

Is LEO 489P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEO 489P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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