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DFK 683Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,520 mi
Last recorded32,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFK 683Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,251 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,823 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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DFK 683Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DFK 683Y, 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 DFK 683Y registered?

DFK 683Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is DFK 683Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFK 683Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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