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PJT 660R

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,498 mi
Last recorded25,498 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 660R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 25,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 1,365 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower front wings and valance has tape covering sharp edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 1,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

lower front wings and valance has tape covering sharp edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 94,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,610 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR

Pass 18 May 2007 93,987 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Fail 18 May 2007 93,987 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 93,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/R TYRE NEAR LIMIT

RUST O/S REAR BODY SILL

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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PJT 660R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJT 660R, 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 PJT 660R registered?

PJT 660R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 6 October 1976.

Is PJT 660R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJT 660R 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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