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A50 SUU

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,663 mi
Last recorded46,663 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 SUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 46,663 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,772 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,772 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 35,546 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,546 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,420 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 31,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 24,416 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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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A50 SUU is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 A50 SUU, 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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What year was A50 SUU registered?

A50 SUU is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A50 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A50 SUU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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