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XTP 302V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,856 mi
Last recorded72,856 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTP 302V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 72,856 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,775 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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XTP 302V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XTP 302V, 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 XTP 302V registered?

XTP 302V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 28 September 1979.

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