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RAR 643R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Beige Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,763 mi
Last recorded82,763 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2012
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 643R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2012 82,763 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,760 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both link arm bushes starting to perish

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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RAR 643R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Beige with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RAR 643R, 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 RAR 643R registered?

RAR 643R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 8 February 1977.

Is RAR 643R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 643R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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