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YRW 309S

1978 Vauxhall Chevette

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,342 mi
Last recorded41,342 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette46,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 309S
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 41,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 41,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2014 41,316 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YRW 309S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 46,058 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 YRW 309S, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRW 309S registered?

YRW 309S is a 1978 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 17 April 1978.

Is YRW 309S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRW 309S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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