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LYJ 422P

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,871 mi
Last recorded20,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYJ 422P
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 17,751 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,740 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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LYJ 422P is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYJ 422P, 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.

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What year was LYJ 422P registered?

LYJ 422P is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is LYJ 422P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYJ 422P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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