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UCY 773S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,942 mi
Last recorded13,942 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCY 773S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 13,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front floor corroded outside area

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,028 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 13,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,695 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 11,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of car greased

Pass 30 Aug 2005 4,910 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 4,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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UCY 773S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UCY 773S, 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 UCY 773S registered?

UCY 773S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is UCY 773S safe to buy?

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