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A139 JKB

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,106 mi
Last recorded26,106 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA139 JKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 26,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,720 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,632 miles

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,459 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,341 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,894 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,334 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,207 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 23,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,180 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chips in screen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,051 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chips in screen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,642 miles

advise underside of car coverered in wax oil hard for a full inspection

asvise park brake warning light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,642 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise underside of car coverered in wax oil hard for a full inspection

asvise park brake warning light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,182 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 22,017 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,017 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 21,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,492 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 21,492 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,028 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,517 miles

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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A139 JKB is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A139 JKB, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A139 JKB is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 29 February 1984.

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