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JLU 274V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Green Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,679 mi
Last recorded8,679 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 274V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 8,679 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 18 May 2018 8,455 miles

Oil leak ()

slight wear off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 7,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,791 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,724 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,262 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 3,974 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on front wings

Pass 8 Jun 2007 1,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2007 1,767 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 194 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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JLU 274V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Green with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JLU 274V, 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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JLU 274V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 6 November 1979.

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