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SDC 287R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,082 mi
Last recorded34,082 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDC 287R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 34,082 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

Nearside Rear slight earth fault

Rear slight blow at exhaust

brake pipe heavily greased

heavily undersealed

slight corrosion throughout vehicle underside

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,507 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 28,389 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,955 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013
Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,186 miles

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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SDC 287R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SDC 287R, 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.

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What year was SDC 287R registered?

SDC 287R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 25 April 1977.

Is SDC 287R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDC 287R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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