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A496 KKV

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 KKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 87,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,964 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,952 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 86,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 86,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,993 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 85,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR wheelarch and sill corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,234 miles

OSR wheelarch and sill corroding

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 83,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,772 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 83,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 83,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 82,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 82,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 82,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 81,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 80,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 80,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A496 KKV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A496 KKV, 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 A496 KKV registered?

A496 KKV is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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The MOT history for A496 KKV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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