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A798 TRP

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,764 mi
Last recorded88,764 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 TRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,069 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,844 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 84,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,635 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,225 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 79,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 77,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 69,108 miles

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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A798 TRP is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A798 TRP, 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 A798 TRP registered?

A798 TRP is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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