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FEM 421Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEM 421Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,928 miles

Under body slight surface corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,484 miles

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

drivers door catch defective

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,473 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,473 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

engine core plug leaking water

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 50,322 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 49,682 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 48,897 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 48,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FEM 421Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FEM 421Y, 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 FEM 421Y registered?

FEM 421Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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