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SDV 724R

1977 Vauxhall Cavalier

Gold Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,975 mi
Last recorded29,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier50,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDV 724R
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,670 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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SDV 724R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier in Gold with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDV 724R, 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 SDV 724R registered?

SDV 724R is a 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is SDV 724R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDV 724R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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