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A163 GGW

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA163 GGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 48,090 miles

Registration plate lamp not working removed light & cleaned terminals (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid replace fluid in tank (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,578 miles

Front both front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 17 Nov 2016 43,578 miles

Front both front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,069 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 43,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,806 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 42,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,521 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 42,521 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,481 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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A163 GGW is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A163 GGW, 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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What year was A163 GGW registered?

A163 GGW is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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