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EDL 356V

1980 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Vauxhall Chevette47,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDL 356V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,070 miles

REAR AXLE MODIFIED

Pass 18 Jun 2022 80,070 miles

REAR AXLE MODIFIED

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,071 miles

Rear AXLE MODIFIED

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear AXLE HAS MODIFIED

VEHICLE OVER HEATED DURING TEST

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

the vehicle has lots of mods ( rear axle etc)

Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,023 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

this vehicle has been modified

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,673 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,552 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 74,587 miles

engine oil leak front and rear crankshaft seals

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,951 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 65,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,048 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills slighty corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 59,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills slighty corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,704 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 56,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,528 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,337 miles

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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EDL 356V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1980 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 47,603 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDL 356V, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDL 356V registered?

EDL 356V is a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 7 January 1980.

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