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A280 BDP

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 BDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

wipers do not park

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,614 miles

Oil leak from gear box turret / seal area

Altenator belt loose / cracked

Front No plate cracked

Slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft area

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,417 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS CORRODID

PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR TO FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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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A280 BDP is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A280 BDP, 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 A280 BDP registered?

A280 BDP is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A280 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A280 BDP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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