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A480 MKX

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,723 mi
Last recorded21,723 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 21,723 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

slight bind on offside front brake

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2008 21,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bearings have slight noise

Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear bearings have slight noise

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,706 miles

near side rear wheel bearing starting to make noise

Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 21,289 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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A480 MKX is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 A480 MKX, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A480 MKX?

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What year was A480 MKX registered?

A480 MKX is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 10 September 1983.

Is A480 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 MKX shows 6 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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