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CAB 961S

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,623 mi
Last recorded84,623 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 961S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,623 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 84,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 78,793 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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CAB 961S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 CAB 961S, 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 49 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 CAB 961S registered?

CAB 961S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is CAB 961S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 961S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAB 961S have outstanding finance?

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