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NFM 830Y

1983 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,260 mi
Last recorded17,260 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier53,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 830Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 10,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,054 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 3,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 85,433 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,530 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,530 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,907 miles

slight wheel bearing noise o/s front

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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NFM 830Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 53,928 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 NFM 830Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NFM 830Y registered?

NFM 830Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is NFM 830Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFM 830Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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