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K235 RPV

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,651 mi
Last recorded109,651 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 RPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 109,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,945 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 105,945 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 102,606 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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K235 RPV is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K235 RPV, 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

How do I check the history of K235 RPV?

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What year was K235 RPV registered?

K235 RPV is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K235 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K235 RPV shows 4 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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