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K572 CGS

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,824 mi
Last recorded173,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK572 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2008 173,824 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not see all brake pads

can not see hand brake shoes

Pass 9 Jul 2007 171,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 169,641 miles

brake check front and rear

Fail 31 May 2006 169,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake check front and rear

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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K572 CGS is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,998cc 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 K572 CGS, 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.

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What year was K572 CGS registered?

K572 CGS is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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