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JWK 448N

1975 Vauxhall Chevette

White Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette40,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWK 448N
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 75,032 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 75,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 68,526 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 68,526 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 63,055 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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JWK 448N is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette in White with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,911 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 JWK 448N, 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 51 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JWK 448N is a 1975 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 25 June 1975.

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