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JNK 349V

1979 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303 mi
Last recorded303 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette45,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNK 349V
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 266 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides Wheel arches corroded

underbody structure sprayed with underseal

vehicle lowered

Fail 7 Aug 2024 266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides Wheel arches corroded

underbody structure sprayed with underseal

vehicle lowered

Pass 12 Jul 2023 203 miles

All underbody covered with underseal spray

Oil leak

Vehicle lowered

Wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 82 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear park brake low effort

offside rear service brake low effort

Fail 22 Aug 2017 80 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear park brake low effort

offside rear service brake low effort

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area, (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 15,868 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

body corrision front and rear

Fail 27 Aug 2015 15,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement rubbing on the coil spring (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement rubbing on the coil spring (3.5.1k)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

body corrision front and rear

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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JNK 349V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 JNK 349V, 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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JNK 349V is a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 11 September 1979.

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