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A170 TVX

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 97,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 96,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,489 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 95,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,096 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres inner sidewalls deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,535 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all inner sidewalls deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyre walls poor

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2014 92,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2013 91,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,398 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,230 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 85,697 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 85,697 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A170 TVX is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A170 TVX, 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 A170 TVX registered?

A170 TVX is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 April 1984.

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