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J515 OTM

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 OTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,309 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 109,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

travel/hand/brake/near/limit

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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J515 OTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J515 OTM, 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 55 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 J515 OTM registered?

J515 OTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J515 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J515 OTM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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