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VDR 210V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,924 mi
Last recorded41,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 210V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,924 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 41,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,215 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,822 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,604 miles

centre exhaust silencer o support ring broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust silencer o support ring broken

position lamps staying on when engine running

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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VDR 210V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 45,321 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 VDR 210V, 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDR 210V registered?

VDR 210V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is VDR 210V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDR 210V 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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