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LFK 869V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 869V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,549 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 38,546 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 38,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 37,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,582 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 37,580 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,746 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,928 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 35,922 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 35,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,761 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 May 2009 35,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,651 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front inner wings have slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 35,598 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 35,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LFK 869V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFK 869V, 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 LFK 869V registered?

LFK 869V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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