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A830 TLG

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,091 mi
Last recorded58,091 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA830 TLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 58,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 56,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,674 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,880 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,611 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,588 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 36,577 miles

front shocks weak

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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A830 TLG is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A830 TLG, 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 A830 TLG registered?

A830 TLG is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A830 TLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A830 TLG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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