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A272 VNP

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA272 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,964 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,964 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,964 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A272 VNP is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A272 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A272 VNP registered?

A272 VNP is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A272 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A272 VNP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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