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OPM 166R

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPM 166R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 65,138 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 65,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,858 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,537 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,174 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 60,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,125 miles

oil leak

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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OPM 166R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OPM 166R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPM 166R registered?

OPM 166R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is OPM 166R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPM 166R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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