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OOV 288R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,732 mi
Last recorded91,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 288R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,732 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,164 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 91,163 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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OOV 288R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OOV 288R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OOV 288R registered?

OOV 288R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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The MOT history for OOV 288R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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