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WYX 15T

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 15T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,488 miles

both front belts fluffing

both front lower arm inner bushes slight movement

front number plate fading

front to rear brakes pipe surface rust

nearside top inner wing

offside front outrigger slight surface rust

oil leak rear of engine

rear backrest

rear brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

slight diff noise

slight surface rust battery tray area

vehicle has had alot of welding

wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,993 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise battery tray offside rear wheel arch front chassis have slight rust

advise raer brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

front to rear brake lines have surface rust

offside front brake hose slight cracking

oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 27 Jun 2009 86,993 miles

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

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray going rusty

chip front windscreen zone A on limits

front chassies surface rust

front to rear brakes lines rusty

offside front flexible brake hose cracking

offside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

oil leak engine and gearbox

rear brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise boot floor rusty

advise corrosion on battery tray

advise offside front seatbelt fluffy

Fail 17 Jun 2008 86,395 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise boot floor rusty

advise corrosion on battery tray

advise offside front seatbelt fluffy

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,908 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 85,908 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise C.O level close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2005 84,891 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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WYX 15T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WYX 15T, 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 WYX 15T registered?

WYX 15T is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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