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A404 SDE

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA404 SDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,968 miles

Genral under body corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,946 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,925 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 42,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 42,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,194 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 40,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,855 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 38,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,368 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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A404 SDE is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A404 SDE, 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 A404 SDE registered?

A404 SDE is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A404 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A404 SDE shows 18 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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