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A778 PCT

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 PCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 52,490 miles

Brake pipes have protective coating applied

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 52,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,683 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,095 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 38,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,877 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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A778 PCT is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A778 PCT, 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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A778 PCT is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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