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OMD 385R

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMD 385R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,148 miles

front brake discs surface rust.

front suspension arm mounting points signs of corrosion.

signs of corrosion both rear sills at rear.

slight free play o/s/f inner steering rack end.

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,148 miles

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

front brake discs surface rust.

front suspension arm mounting points signs of corrosion.

signs of corrosion both rear sills at rear.

slight free play o/s/f inner steering rack end.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,019 miles

Nearside chassis rail corroded, not holed.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside chassis rail corroded, not holed.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,555 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,535 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 78,895 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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OMD 385R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OMD 385R, 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 OMD 385R registered?

OMD 385R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 5 November 1976.

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