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L526 GYN

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 GYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2008 112,399 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 106,164 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 106,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

both front jacking members corroded through

corrosion around nearside and offside rear spring ,chassis area

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

offside boot floor corroded through

rear boot area chassis corroded

slight corrosion under bonnet chassis area

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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L526 GYN is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L526 GYN, 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 L526 GYN registered?

L526 GYN is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L526 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 GYN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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