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RNK 70R

1976 Vauxhall Chevette

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Chevette47,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 70R
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,560 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 37,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,525 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 36,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front shock absorber mounting behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 35,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,137 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 34,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,715 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion upper wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,246 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,578 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,960 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 30,181 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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RNK 70R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,470 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 RNK 70R, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNK 70R registered?

RNK 70R is a 1976 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 8 November 1976.

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