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A427 PDV

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA427 PDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,914 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,914 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 108,914 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2018 108,914 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 108,914 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 108,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 108,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers not parking

Fail 11 May 2016 108,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers not parking

Pass 14 May 2015 108,914 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 108,914 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 108,914 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 108,914 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 108,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,944 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

petrol pipe at rear damp but not leaking at present

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 106,611 miles

Vehicle presented with light circuit removed.Presenter states that vehicle is used for daytime use only and not in adverse weather conditions.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 105,031 miles

movement in both rear wheel bearings

none standard suspension fitted

rear brakes noisy

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

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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A427 PDV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A427 PDV, 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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A427 PDV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 April 1984.

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