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RKN 402R

1976 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,766 mi
Last recorded53,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier50,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKN 402R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,766 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 53,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,650 miles

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

corrosion both rear seat belt mountings but no belts fitted and not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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RKN 402R is a 1976 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 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 RKN 402R, 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 RKN 402R registered?

RKN 402R is a 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 15 December 1976.

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