MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight brake pedal travel
nearside rear tyre split on sidewall not exposing cord
offside front tyre perished inner sidewall not exposing cord
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
larger size wheels fitted to rear than front
vehicle is fitted with mazda rotary engine
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
tyres front and rear some surface cracking.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
tyres front and rear some surface cracking.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YCV 551T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Grey with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YCV 551T, 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 YCV 551T registered?
YCV 551T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 27 March 1979.
Is YCV 551T safe to buy?
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