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A538 GBF

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,285 mi
Last recorded26,285 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA538 GBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,285 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,768 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 19,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,177 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 18,177 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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A538 GBF is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A538 GBF, 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 A538 GBF registered?

A538 GBF is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A538 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A538 GBF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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