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XJR 835T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Maroon Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,702 mi
Last recorded40,702 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJR 835T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,702 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust noisy Non standard rear section (8.1.1 (a))

Slight corrosion boot floor panel

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,997 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle tie-bar slightly bent

Slight corrosion rear boot floor area / Surface corrosion underside &c..

Fail 21 Feb 2019 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy non standard system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Lowered suspension fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle tie-bar slightly bent

Slight corrosion rear boot floor area / Surface corrosion underside &c..

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,883 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,627 miles

Rear both rear shocks no damping effect

Fail 28 Feb 2017 37,624 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested large hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear most/floor pan corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear both rear shocks no damping effect

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 37,232 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' across top of screen (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' dangler on mirror (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,943 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

getting rusty under

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,119 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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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XJR 835T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Maroon with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XJR 835T, 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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XJR 835T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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