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OJY 333S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,709 mi
Last recorded21,709 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 333S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 21,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 21,333 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 21,333 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,856 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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OJY 333S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJY 333S, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJY 333S registered?

OJY 333S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is OJY 333S safe to buy?

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