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MRB 998P

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Orange Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,345 mi
Last recorded24,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRB 998P
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,345 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,519 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 21,483 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 21,483 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,448 miles

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

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,444 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,646 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,147 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil on o/s/r back plate

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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MRB 998P is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in Orange with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MRB 998P, 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 MRB 998P registered?

MRB 998P is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 11 February 1976.

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