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A605 HFD

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,588 mi
Last recorded43,588 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA605 HFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,564 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 43,512 miles

oil leak

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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A605 HFD is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A605 HFD, 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 A605 HFD registered?

A605 HFD is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A605 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A605 HFD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A605 HFD have outstanding finance?

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