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RPP 920R

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 920R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025
Pass 19 Mar 2022

Tested as rally car,heavily modified

Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,391 miles

engine gear box and axle modified to ford parts

rear suspension modified

Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,391 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

engine gear box and axle modified to ford parts

live battrey not cliped

rear suspension modified

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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RPP 920R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPP 920R, 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 RPP 920R registered?

RPP 920R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is RPP 920R safe to buy?

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