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A409 RDV

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,971 mi
Last recorded43,971 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 RDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 101,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside - rear inner sills, rear valances

Pass 25 May 2021 22,269 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear h-brake cable fraying

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2021 22,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel sender unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake cable frayed

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2021 22,260 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 15,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 7,962 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,796 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 6,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,754 miles

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

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

rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2008 6,663 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 6,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 4,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 1,348 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 99,280 miles

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

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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A409 RDV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A409 RDV, 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 A409 RDV registered?

A409 RDV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 June 1984.

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