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LOU 848P

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Yellow Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,039 mi
Last recorded40,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 848P
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,039 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 39,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom coil spring mounting cup (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mounting cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,857 miles

adv on front brake pads wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,456 miles

Most brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,659 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 26,653 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,199 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 230,997 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s.front,n/s.rear inner sill,& o/s.rear trailing arm to axle mounting area,all items showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,059 miles

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

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

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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LOU 848P is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in Yellow with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 50,575 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 LOU 848P, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LOU 848P registered?

LOU 848P is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 June 1976.

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