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PSP 781R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,325 mi
Last recorded21,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSP 781R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,325 miles

oil leak from fuel pump

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from rear crankshaft oil seal

Fail 30 Jun 2014 21,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from fuel pump

oil leak from rear crankshaft oil seal

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,625 miles

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

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

water leak from radiator

Fail 23 Aug 2012 20,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

water leak from radiator

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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PSP 781R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PSP 781R, 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 PSP 781R registered?

PSP 781R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1977.

Is PSP 781R safe to buy?

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