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YOE 979T

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,964 mi
Last recorded71,964 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOE 979T
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,742 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings slightly rough.

front panel corroded & holed.

rust & corrosion all over vehicle.

Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,737 miles

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.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,268 miles

Debris in silencer (centre) on exhaust

Front Brakes Slightly binding

Loud noise from Water Pump

Windscreen washers very poor

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,313 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 60,313 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,594 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YOE 979T?

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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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