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A119 ERS

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,552 mi
Last recorded53,552 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA119 ERS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 53,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 51,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 44,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 44,468 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,460 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Fuel tank insecure pipe missing off tank (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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A119 ERS is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A119 ERS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A119 ERS registered?

A119 ERS is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A119 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A119 ERS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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