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A483 WOK

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,150 mi
Last recorded17,150 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA483 WOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 17,150 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,146 miles

no rear seatr belts fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,013 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 17,000 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A483 WOK is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A483 WOK, 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 A483 WOK registered?

A483 WOK is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A483 WOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A483 WOK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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