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UFL 285S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,150 mi
Last recorded34,150 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFL 285S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,567 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,614 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,966 miles

customer advised on excessive oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,874 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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UFL 285S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFL 285S, 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 UFL 285S registered?

UFL 285S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is UFL 285S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFL 285S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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