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L218 HUL

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 HUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 135,650 miles

Both outer sills fitted with sill covers.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 135,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills fitted with sill covers.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,927 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 133,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 120,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

alternative mount on exhaust ok at time of test

lowering springs fitted at time of test

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components unable to check sills are covered with plastic trims

Fail 29 May 2009 120,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternative mount on exhaust ok at time of test

lowering springs fitted at time of test

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components unable to check sills are covered with plastic trims

Pass 4 Aug 2007 115,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 89,750 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 89,750 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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L218 HUL is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L218 HUL, 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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L218 HUL is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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