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A18 CVY

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,510 mi
Last recorded63,510 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,851 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,613 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 43,613 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A18 CVY is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A18 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 CVY registered?

A18 CVY is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A18 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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