MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both front wheel bearings slightly rough.
front panel corroded & holed.
rust & corrosion all over vehicle.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
both front wheel bearings slightly rough.
front panel corroded & holed.
rust & corrosion all over vehicle.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Debris in silencer (centre) on exhaust
Front Brakes Slightly binding
Loud noise from Water Pump
Windscreen washers very poor
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?
Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YOE 979T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YOE 979T, 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 YOE 979T registered?
YOE 979T is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 15 February 1979.
Is YOE 979T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YOE 979T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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