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OYX 77R

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,126 mi
Last recorded91,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYX 77R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,126 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/r tyre tread is cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,301 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,078 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,719 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 9 May 2007 86,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 86,532 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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OYX 77R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown 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 OYX 77R, 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 OYX 77R registered?

OYX 77R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 October 1976.

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