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XCV 666T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,035 mi
Last recorded66,035 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCV 666T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle in non standard condition

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,014 miles

a lot of the welding has been done from the inside

slight play in ns rack joint

starter motor wire fouling exhaust

Fail 10 Mar 2009 57,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

a lot of the welding has been done from the inside

slight play in ns rack joint

starter motor wire fouling exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,692 miles

Front valance and wings rusty.

Nearside rear of boot floor rusty hole

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front door bottom skin insecure(temporary repaired)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2007 52,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,315 miles

Offside front floor section has corrosion greater than 30cm away from suspension/seatbelt mount.

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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XCV 666T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 2,000cc 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 XCV 666T, 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 XCV 666T registered?

XCV 666T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 12 February 1979.

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