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WVO 464S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 464S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017

handbrake rally style locking mechanism, cable and hydraulic setup.

Fail 25 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

handbrake rally style locking mechanism, cable and hydraulic setup.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,008 miles

rally car dual action handbrake with manual lock out

underside of the vehicle corroded and some suspension prescribe areas covered

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

rally car dual action handbrake with manual lock out

underside of the vehicle corroded and some suspension prescribe areas covered

Pass 20 May 2014 89,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 89,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 89,008 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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WVO 464S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVO 464S, 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 WVO 464S registered?

WVO 464S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WVO 464S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 464S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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