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A283 BJM

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,567 mi
Last recorded68,567 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA283 BJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,638 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 58,827 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,180 miles

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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A283 BJM is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A283 BJM, 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 A283 BJM registered?

A283 BJM is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A283 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A283 BJM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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