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A61 BUJ

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,444 mi
Last recorded10,444 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier50,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,027 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,014 miles

welding to under side of car

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 94,762 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 94,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A61 BUJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 50,139 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 A61 BUJ, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A61 BUJ registered?

A61 BUJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 February 1984.

Is A61 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A61 BUJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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