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PTU 952B

1975 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,068 mi
Last recorded61,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette40,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 952B
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2014 61,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system is fully supported

offside rear trailing arm bush slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,068 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system is fully supported

offside rear trailing arm bush slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,068 miles

N/S/F Floor pan corroded

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,068 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front panel in rough condition

vehicle modified for rallying purposes

wiper blades perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,068 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,068 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PTU 952B is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,911 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 PTU 952B, 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 51 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 PTU 952B registered?

PTU 952B is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is PTU 952B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 952B shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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