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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Chevette. Check any Chevette by registration number below.

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93.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.6%

vs Vauxhall Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Vauxhall Chevette — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Chevette has an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, which is 11.6 percentage points above the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Chevette is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Chevette, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Chevette performs at MOT across different model years.

1983

Based on 61 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.1%

1980

Based on 35 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1976

Based on 31 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

0

Based on 102 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

Other Vauxhall Models

Compare MOT reliability across Vauxhall models.

Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo D

94.0% pass rate

Vauxhall Corsa Se Edition Turbo Auto

94.7% pass rate

Vauxhall Corsa

80.5% pass rate

Vauxhall Insig Sri Nav Vxred Cdtieco Ss

87.5% pass rate

Vauxhall Astra Business Edition Nav T

90.3% pass rate

Vauxhall Signum

70.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Chevette

Vauxhall Chevette — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Chevette MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Chevette?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Chevette is 93.6% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Chevette?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Vauxhall Chevette reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.6%, the Vauxhall Chevette is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Chevette?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Chevette?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Chevette: 42,987 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Chevette to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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