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A820 HWK

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,808 mi
Last recorded62,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA820 HWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 62,808 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,792 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 62,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 60,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,638 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 52,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 51,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 48,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,375 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 45,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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A820 HWK is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A820 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A820 HWK registered?

A820 HWK is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A820 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A820 HWK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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