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A522 RTL

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA522 RTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2007 95,629 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,700 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 93,700 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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