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NHT 879R

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 879R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019
Pass 24 Jan 2018

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016
Pass 4 Jul 2014

headlamp pattern slightly poor

Pass 24 May 2013

both headlights slight poor output

Pass 1 Jun 2012

both headlights slight poor output

slight play o/s knucle joint

Pass 15 Jul 2011

n/s track rod end has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2011

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

n/s track rod end has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,331 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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NHT 879R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Orange with a 1,998cc 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 NHT 879R, 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 NHT 879R registered?

NHT 879R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 15 November 1976.

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