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VAV 76S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Grey Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,046 mi
Last recorded55,046 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAV 76S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,046 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 55,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

holes on body taped over

indicators slow on idle speed

knocking form n/s/f

Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,615 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn

Both rear wheel bearings noisey

N/S/R wheel arch rusty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No bumpers fitted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear seats removed

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,279 miles

all seats removed at time of test

car been standing

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play rack ends

various corrosion under car

Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

no seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion under car

Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,267 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

N/S/F seatbelt not fitted at time of test

No passengers seats fitted at time of test

Slight play in N/S steering rack end

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,216 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 42,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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VAV 76S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Grey with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VAV 76S, 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 VAV 76S registered?

VAV 76S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is VAV 76S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAV 76S shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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