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OJC 368S

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,540 mi
Last recorded37,540 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJC 368S
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,711 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,337 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

lower steering column bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,956 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

lower steering column bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,322 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 17,322 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 11,712 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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OJC 368S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 OJC 368S, 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 49 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJC 368S registered?

OJC 368S is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is OJC 368S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJC 368S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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