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WPJ 200S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,907 mi
Last recorded2,907 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 200S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 2,907 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 2,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 2,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 2,717 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 2,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 2,497 miles

ARB D BUSHES WORN

Pass 30 Jul 2019 2,376 miles

Offside Front lower arm,rear bush worn with slight play

front anti roll bar d bushes worn with slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2018 2,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 2,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 2,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 1,950 miles

both rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

indicator switch worn

o/s/f mudflap insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 1,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 1,649 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,495 miles

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f roll bar worn

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

steering shalf(bottom end)has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2010 1,332 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 1,079 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 610 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 24 Jul 2007 594 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WPJ 200S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WPJ 200S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPJ 200S registered?

WPJ 200S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is WPJ 200S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPJ 200S shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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