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A294 GRY

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,944 mi
Last recorded35,944 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA294 GRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes excessively covered on grease and waxoyl unable to check throughly

all vehicle underneath is heavily covered in waxoyl!!

slight misting of fuel around filler pipe!

Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes excessively covered on grease and waxoyl unable to check throughly

all vehicle underneath is heavily covered in waxoyl!!

slight misting of fuel around filler pipe!

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,379 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COVERED IN GREASE AND UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION

Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,767 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

all underbody covered in grease and all brake pipes heavily covered in grease unable to fully check pipes or underbody.

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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A294 GRY is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A294 GRY, 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 A294 GRY registered?

A294 GRY is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A294 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A294 GRY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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