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LWK 640P

1975 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette40,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWK 640P
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2026 93,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,346 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,193 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,783 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear o/s front upper hinge pin drivers door

Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear o/s front upper hinge pin drivers door

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 91,104 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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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LWK 640P is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWK 640P, 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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LWK 640P is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 3 October 1975.

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