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M274 FKH

1971 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,745 mi
Last recorded212,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier121,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 FKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 212,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 203,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 203,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 188,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 181,817 miles

Both rear brake flexi hose ferrule's corroded

Front number plate discolouring

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front indicator condensated

Offside rear chassis rail corroded

Rear of engine oily

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M274 FKH is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M274 FKH, 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 M274 FKH registered?

M274 FKH is a 1971 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M274 FKH safe to buy?

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