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A485 WMU

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,443 mi
Last recorded6,443 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA485 WMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 6,443 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

p brake cable corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2007 6,436 miles

Corrosion on NSR valence, OSF inner sill

Front and rear registration plates corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bumper loose

Pass 9 Nov 2007 6,436 miles

Corrosion on NSR valence, OSF inner sill

Front and rear registration plates corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bumper loose

Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 6,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 6,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,221 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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A485 WMU is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A485 WMU, 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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A485 WMU is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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