CarVerify

Free Car Check

KHO 431Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Brown Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHO 431Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 68,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,267 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,071 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,294 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 42,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2009 42,120 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,729 miles

nearside washer not working , general surface rust underside of car,

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,597 miles

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

corrosion to outter sills and offside floor to sill

fuel tank rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2005 38,371 miles

corrosion to floor chassis and sills

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
Full Vauxhall Cavalier reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KHO 431Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KHO 431Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHO 431Y?

You can check the full history of KHO 431Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KHO 431Y registered?

KHO 431Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 7 February 1983.

Is KHO 431Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHO 431Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KHO 431Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KHO 431Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.