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K412 BTM

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,991 mi
Last recorded141,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK412 BTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 141,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2008 141,991 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2007 127,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 114,412 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

rear number plate poor

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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K412 BTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K412 BTM, 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 K412 BTM registered?

K412 BTM is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K412 BTM safe to buy?

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