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MMY 537P

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,403 mi
Last recorded13,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 537P
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 13,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 13,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 13,254 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 12,111 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 11,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 11,209 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,613 miles

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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MMY 537P is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MMY 537P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MMY 537P?

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What year was MMY 537P registered?

MMY 537P is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is MMY 537P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 537P shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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