MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?
Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A522 RTL is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 A522 RTL, 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 A522 RTL registered?
A522 RTL is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 20 September 1983.
Is A522 RTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A522 RTL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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